Tree leaf identification North west trees

I have decided to review a guide on tree leaf identification, which covers the North West region.

A fantastic book for a Christmas present

The book provides over 200 black and white illustrations and more than 50 descriptions of trees in the North West.

Stephen Arno, the author, is a forest ecologist with the US Forest Service and has written other fine books.

The book divides into two parts. The first section covering conifers the second section is about broad-leaf trees and not just the more common trees in the area.

The narrative provides good description and background of the growth, appearance, ecology and use.

A useful introduction offers information on diversity and the development of the trees, due to climactic and geological conditions.

The reader, is not left to wonder how to use the tree guide, as a helpful section is included to explain the use of the identifier.

The illustrations, are very well detailed, the illustrator, Ramona Hammerley is an expert artist, with credits in other reference books. She has successfully encapsulated the structure and detail in her drawings.

The book is well worthy of consideration as a tree identification guide.