Fabulous reads – Become one with the bushveld

100 Bushveld Trees, Megan Emmett Parker, Penguin Random House, ISBN: 9781775846550

THIS highly visual new guide introduces readers to 100 of the most memorable trees in the bushveld from the northern and eastern regions of South Africa, encompassing both the Lowveld and the Highveld.

The introduction covers the basics of tree anatomy, supported by a pictorial glossary, and details the author’s streamlined ID method that will enable quick and sure identifications.

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In the book you will find that tree entries are, in most cases, generously featured across double-page spreads. It features full tree images along with diagnostic photos (bark, leaves, thorns, flowers, pods, fruit, etc.) to help readers to distinguish the most confusing of tree species. The concise text also highlights the key features of each tree and includes interesting facts about the trees, their uses and their value among local populations.

With numerous, detailed photographs and straightforward text, this guide will help readers unlock the complicated world of trees.

Megan Emmett Parker has a degree in conservation and a masters in environmental management. These, along with her years of guiding and training field guides, give her a solid grounding in all topics natural. She was senior producer on the SABC environmental TV programme, 50|50, for nearly a decade and has authored a range of books, including the best-selling Game Ranger In Your Backpack.

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