DESCUBRE LOS TESOROS COMESTIBLES QUE NOS BRINDA LA NATURALEZALa península ibérica es un auténtico mosaico de paisajes, ecosistemas y tradiciones. En sus bosques, campos de cultivo, caminos, praderas y margenes crecen cientos de especies silvestres que, ademas de formar parte de nuestro entorno, han sido durante siglos fuente de alimento, medicina y cultura popular. Plantas silvestres comestibles de la peninsula iberica es una invitacion a redescubrir ese saber ancestral, a traves de una guia practica y rigurosa que te permitira reconocer, recolectar y utilizar de forma segura mas de 40 plantas comestibles. Con un enfoque cercano y accesible, esta obra combina botanica, etnografia y gastronomia, y ofrece descripciones detalladas, fotografias en color y consejos clave para identificar cada especie, diferenciarlas de otras que se asemejan y aprovecharlas en la cocina, ademas de algunas recetas preparadas por el reconocido chef Ivan Cerdeño. Desde la acedera a la zarzamora, pasando por la malva, la rucula o la violeta, cada ficha abre la puerta a una nueva forma de relacionarnos con el territorio.Dirigido a aficionados a la naturaleza, senderistas, cocineros curiosos o amantes de la autosuficiencia, este libro es tambien un alegato a favor de una vida mas consciente, sostenible y conectada con el entorno.Plantas silvestres comestibles de la peninsula iberica no solo te va a enseñar que puedes comer, sino tambien como observar, respetar y valorar lo que crece sin dueño, pero con historia.

A charming ode to trees and pocket sized guide to appreciating them in their full glory Often overlooked amid the hustle and bustle of our modern world trees have many lessons to impart In this portable guide crafted to kindle a sense of curiosity and wonder as we explore the nature of trees you ll discover The inner workings of the roots trunk and crown How trees foster community in the wilderness The basics of forest bathing The grounding benefits of peaceful observation With meditative practices and astounding facts Pocket Nature Tree Hugging encourages us to slow down and spend time with our oldest earthly companions APPRECIATING TIME OUTDOORS Tree observation is an enjoyable pastime that gets you outside moves your body and calms your mind With mindful activities sprinkled throughout this is more than a guide to tree identification it is also an invitation to spend more time in nature and away from screens GREAT GIFT BOOK Petite gorgeously illustrated and written in an inviting and approachable way this guide makes a great gift or self purchase for nature and tree lovers Package the book with a pair of pruning shears sturdy gloves a woodcut themed journal or other books in the Pocket Nature series for a delightful anytime gift COLLECTIBLE

The Sherlock Holmes of Nature BBC Radio When we know what to look for and what it means seasonal moments that were once hidden shine brightly In The Hidden Seasons Tristan Gooley shows us how to read the clues that the sun moon stars plants fungi animals water and weather give us but that we continually miss because we don t know how and where to look Spring is the time of wildflower signs unique cloud shapes and curious animal behaviour Summer is a time of coastal clues astronomical extremes and secret grass patterns Autumn is a time for reading leaves deciphering scents and investigating fungi And in winter we learn to read snow deepen our star knowledge and use rare methods to find clues in overlooked places including indoors As with Tristan Gooley s bestsellers The Walker s Guide How to Read Water and How to Read a Tree The Hidden Seasons inspires us to explore these signs for ourselves giving us many rich insights into our turning year Soon we will be able to anticipate and celebrate daily changes that few notice however surprising they may be And the seasons will never look sound or smell the same again

An hourly guide that spotlights twenty four trees as they root flower and host diverse forest life In this short book treetop explorer Meg Lowman guides us through a global forest Each chapter of Tree Day introduces a single tree during a single hour highlighting twenty four species from around the world In the dark of Yemen s night it is too early to see the red sap from which the dragon s blood tree gets its name But if we watch closely we will see nocturnal geckos carry the trees pollen in their snouts Later in the Pacific Northwest we climb the world s tallest species the coastal redwood The morning fog is a reminder that redwoods absorb water through their roots and canopies helping them survive such heights The sun is already low in the sky on an autumn afternoon Given the darkness of this New England forest the sugar maple s leaves have stopped producing chlorophyll that converts light into energy and green gives way to vivid crimson foliage After many hours of boiling the maple sap makes delicious maple syrup As the sun sets in Mexico we observe the origin of another treat chocolate The cocoa tree s flowers sprout along its trunk and branches allowing easy access for tiny insects like midges that pollinate the tree and start the proce

* Una obra en la que se dan cita los libros de mayor relevancia histórica sobre la ciencia botánica y su impacto en la civilización. * Con ayuda de hermosas ilustraciones, se narra la evolución de la

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Discover a beguiling selection of beautiful yet deadly plants in this stunning jigsaw Artwork is from The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew custodian of one of the largest botanical archives in the world The plants featured in this puzzle have been selected from the Kew archives for their poisonous nature from familiar garden favourites such as foxglove and rhododendrons to infamous poisons such as aconite and belladonna A 1 000 piece jigsaw for nature lovers Expand your botanical knowledge and learn how to identify each plant using the accompanying comprehensive poster guide Amazing vintage botanical artwork bursting with minute detail Finished puzzle approx 55 x 70cm

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A joyful and imaginative exploration of these totemic trees Tristan Gooley author of How to Read a Tree The perfect gift for nature lovers and bookworms alike Oaklore unveils how the mighty oak tree has shaped and influenced English literature culture and history A charming and whimsical exploration of one of England s most important trees Oaklore invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery unveiling the role of oaks in English literature and mythology and the myriad of life that thrives within the branches and bark of these ancient trees from the feathered denizens to the intricate communities of insects fungi and lichens British environmentalist and writer Jules Acton skillfully weaves together her personal experiences of wandering in the woods scientific insights and cultural histories to paint a rich folkloric and multifaceted portrait of the magnificent specimen From learning to recognize bird songs to observing the moss and butterflies that thrive in the presence of oaks Acton encourages a deeper connection during our own woodland explorations and celebrates the enchanted realms of oak trees Above all Oaklore underscores the urgent need to protect the oak tree and the vibrant interconnected worlds it sustains Acton s narrative ser

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Stretching across two thirds of the Gardens the arboretum at Kew surrounds the glasshouses in a leafy enclave to walk wander and discover nature s beauty The 12 000 trees rooted in the arboretum represent more than 2 000 species including rare and ancient varieties This great collection contains trees as old as the Gardens themselves many that cannot be found anywhere else in Britain But who looks after these vast landscapes Introducing the Tree Gang Kew s team of eight who work tirelessly throughout the year to maintain this rare collection In this new book from Kew you ll discover the fascinating work of the Tree Gang the team of eight that care for the trees at Kew Going behind the scenes you ll learn more about life at Kew from the people who tend and care for the Gardens from the daily tree assessments to the intermittent tree felling As the climate becomes more variable the gang s work is ever more crucial as they brace for the storms ahead AMONG THE GIANTS weaves together heartwarming stories alongside the fascinating life of trees This book will inspire you to learn from the experts and grow an appreciation for the trees around you

From the acclaimed photographer and botanist Roger Phillips Trees is the definitive arboreal handbook for all admirers of the natural world This refreshed edition of the bestselling guide features over 1 000 full colour photographs and an updated species index cataloguing hundreds of trees found across North America Europe the UK & Ireland from the familiar to the exotic From the common oak to the elusive black poplar in settings as varied as woodlands floodplains and your very own back garden this classic book has informed generations of nature lovers In this updated edition each tree is illustrated in full detail by leaf flower fruit bark and mature tree shape along with a unique leaf index and full description for easy identification The trees are arranged alphabetically by Latin name and the carefully curated profiles of each feature fascinating details such as descriptions of habitat rarity the distribution of each tree and historical backgrounds Perfect for avowed enthusiasts and keen amateurs alike this is a comprehensive and essential photographic guide to the trees found in North America Europe the UK and Ireland

A lo largo de los siglos, tanto artistas como enamorados han recurrido al lenguaje secreto de las flores, la floriografía, para enviar de manera discreta mensajes claros sobre sus anhelos y emociones. Con tan solo una simple flor podian transmitir multiples significados ocultos, desde un seductor me gustas hasta una declaracionseria de amor eterno. Estos son algunos ejemplos: Una arvejilla transmitia un amistoso pienso en ti Una rosa lavanda proclamaba a gritos amor a primera vista Un geranio simbolizaba la amistad Un hibisco expresaba un deseo de paz y felicidad S. Theresa Dietz ha recopilado meticulosamente mas de mil flores en esta preciosa y actualizada guia completa, repleta de ilustraciones a todo color. Ordenadas por sus nombres cientificos y comunes, para cada especie se recogen significados simbolicosfascinantes y olvidados que nos llegan desde las antiguas Grecia y Roma hasta la actualidad. Ya sea como obra de referencia para confeccionar preciosos ramos de novia personalizados o como fuente de inspiracion para diseñar combinaciones florales unicas en el jardin, esta edicion exhaustiva es perfecta para todas aquellaspersonas apasionadas por las flores.

Una guía de 80 especies Para cada especie: * un texto con la descripción de la especie, las confusiones posibles, ecología, usos, virtudes medicinales... * una ficha técnica donde se detalla el nombre cientifico, la familia botanica, la altura de la planta, el periodo de floracion, los habitats principales, el tipo biologico, la frecuencia con que se encuentra, la distribucion, la reglamentacion... * una fotografia de las flores (o de sus frutos) en primer plano * un dibujo de la planta entera Un cuaderno de campo Contiene: * elementos de botanica * como fotografiar las plantas * calendario de floracion de las flores del litoral mediterraneo * calendario de observacion de las flores del litoral mediterraneo Una busqueda facil gracias a las pestañas de colores

Una guía de 40 especies Para cada especie: * un texto con la presentación y la descripción de la especie, especies vecinas y confusiones posibles, biología... * una ficha técnica donde se detalla el nombre cientifico, la altura de la planta, el periodo de floracion, los habitats principales, la altitud, la reglamentacion... * una fotografia con un grupo de flores * un dibujo en color de la planta entera Un cuaderno de campo Contiene: * como reconocer una orquidea * como observar e identificar las orquideas silvestres * como fotografiar las plantas y las orquideas silvestres * calendario de floracion de las orquideas silvestres * carnet de observacion de las orquideas silvestres

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European ecosystems and species remain under pressure from intensive agriculture and forestry fishing pollution urban sprawl invasive species and climate change This book provides a detailed description and critical analysis of nature conservation responses achievements and failures motivated by the concerning state of nature and missed biodiversity targets It summarises Europe s nature and the impact of human activities and then gives an overview of relevant international biodiversity treaties and the EU nature conservation policy and legislative framework The core of the book comprises chapters written by national experts which cover the UK and twenty five EU Member States providing comparative case studies from which valuable lessons are drawn Covering wide ranging topics such as biodiversity pressures legislation and governance biodiversity strategies species protection protected areas habitat management and funding this book is of interest to a wide audience including academics and professionals involved in nature conservation and related environmental fields