Exploring the enigmatic world of trees: The queries you've been dying to address
New Book Unveils the Mysteries of Trees Amid Climate Change
In a world where the future of trees is increasingly uncertain due to climate change, a new book offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding these essential organisms. "Trees. Answers to Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask," published by Quelle & Meyer, Wiebelsheim in 2024, provides a wealth of information about trees, covering topics from their growth metabolic processes to their relationships with humans.
Compiled from questions asked to Eike Jablonski and other specialist authors over the years, the book contains 222 questions, each answered in short chapters of one to two pages. The combination of photos and drawings is well done, making it an engaging read for both the casual and the more serious tree enthusiast.
The book serves as a good supplement to specialized identification books for shrubs or trees, offering a broader perspective on the subject. It covers questions about the definition of terms, growth forms, position of trees in the plant kingdom, leaves, bark, roots, reproduction, and more. It delves into ecology, distribution, habitats, factors affecting trees, and relationships between humans and trees.
With approximately 73,000 tree species worldwide, about 9,200 of which are still undiscovered by science, the book provides valuable insights into the diversity of the tree kingdom. The total number of individual trees globally is estimated to be in the trillions, with Amazonia alone having a few hundred billion trees dominated by just 227 hyperdominant species.
Eike Jablonski, the President of the German Dendrological Society, is one of the authors contributing to this comprehensive guide. The texts in the book are concise and interesting, making it easy for readers to grasp complex concepts.
The book is organized into various focuses, making it easy to navigate. Each question is answered in a standalone chapter, allowing readers to delve into specific topics of interest. The format of the book allows it to be easily taken into nature, making it a useful companion for tree enthusiasts on their explorations.
The book includes an index and bibliography in the appendix, providing additional resources for those who wish to delve deeper into the subject. Priced at 24.95 EURO (D), it is an affordable addition to any nature lover's library.
As forests continue to face environmental pressures, understanding the mysteries of trees has never been more important. "Trees. Answers to Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge of these essential organisms.
[1] Source: Various scientific studies and reports on tree diversity and abundance. [3] Source: FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020. [4] Source: Global Forest Biodiversity Initiative (GFBI) and the Forest Plots Network (FoPNet).
- Delving into environmental science, the book sheds light on the relationships between humans and trees, offering insights that could potentially influence our lifestyle choices and home-and-garden practices.
- With a focus on environmental-science, the book discusses the factors affecting trees, including those related to climate-change, to help readers better understand how they can contribute to preserving the tree kingdom.
- Gardening enthusiasts can benefit from gaining more knowledge about trees through this book, as understanding their growth patterns and metabolic processes can lead to the cultivation of healthier and more resilient trees in home-and-garden settings, contributing to a greener lifestyle.
