Overview

There has never been a better time to plant trees. As well as playing a vital role in the health of the natural world and of us humans, these essential life-giving plants also deliver a vast array of hidden benefits such as cooling shade, rainfall interception and carbon capture - but only if we plant the right tree in the right place. International tree expert Henrik Sjoeman along with garden designer and passionate advocate for the environment Arit Anderson have created this visionary resource suitable for the world's temperate regions. It opens with a clear explanation of ecosystem services and how trees deliver them. Some trees excel at particular roles such as providing food for pollinators at times when it is scarce or filtering air pollution. Others have adapted in ways that allow them to cope with extreme conditions such as drought, low-nutrient soil and high winds. At the heart of the book is a unique A-Z Tree Directory representing more than 550 trees chosen for their ecosystem benefits, resilience and a host of other criteria that will ensure their continuing contribution to our future gardens and landscapes. A further quick-reference Tree Selection Table provides key attributes for each species at a glance. This important new tree selection guide marks a step change in approach that will lead to more trees reaching their full potential and a richer environment for future generations.

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"""I hope you all enjoy reading this book as much as I have. If we all understand the concepts it splendidly provides, we can all start to plant trees which will not only enrich us, but also provide the necessary benefits needed by the future generations."" --Kevin Martin, Head of Tree Collections, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ""Henrik Sjöman and Arit Anderson's book, The Essential Tree Selection Guide: for climate resilience, carbon storage, species diversity, and other benefits. will be essential to make prescient decisions in a complicated future.""--Kenton Seth, Garden Designer, author, writer"

"""I hope you all enjoy reading this book as much as I have. If we all understand the concepts it splendidly provides, we can all start to plant trees which will not only enrich us, but also provide the necessary benefits needed by the future generations."" --Kevin Martin, Head of Tree Collections, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew."

"""I hope you all enjoy reading this book as much as I have. If we all understand the concepts it splendidly provides, we can all start to plant trees which will not only enrich us, but also provide the necessary benefits needed by the future generations."" --Kevin Martin, Head of Tree Collections, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ""This immersive book will surely be a valuable reference for those who love trees. Its focus on climate resilience, carbon storage, species diversity, and ecosystem diversity make it an essential guide for the times.""--The Real Dirt publication of the Garden Club of America ""Henrik Sjöman and Arit Anderson's book, The Essential Tree Selection Guide: for climate resilience, carbon storage, species diversity, and other benefits. will be essential to make prescient decisions in a complicated future.""--Kenton Seth, Garden Designer, author, writer"

Author Information

Henrik Sjöman is Scientific Curator at Gothenburg Botanical Garden, a Senior Researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and an Honorary Research Associate at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He specializes in how trees deliver ecosystem services in urban landscapes and the practical applications of this in terms of diversifying the urban treescape. Henrik communicates his research through numerous publications and by lecturing to urban planners, landscape architects, garden designers and tree nurseries throughout the world. Arit Anderson studied garden design at Capel Manor College and rose quickly to success at RHS Chelsea 2013 winning the Fresh Talent category followed by a Gold Medal at RHS Hampton Court in 2016 for her own show garden which highlighted the need for renewable energy. She is a presenter for BBC Gardeners' World, hosts a popular podcast 'Growing Greener' and writes for national publications all of which enable her to open up the debate about the future of gardening in a changing climate to a wide audience.

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