{"product_id":"bxosps-deeper-into-the-wood-9780715654279","title":"Deeper Into The Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e‘A wonderfully personal evocation of the joys, hard work and meaning of creating a wood for wildlife, written with sensitivity and care. A delightful read.’ -- Stephen Moss, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Robin: A Biography\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver twenty years ago, Ruth Pavey bought four acres of scrub woodland above the Somerset Levels and set out to improve the lush haven for birds, insects and all manner of wildlife. Beneath the shade of the trees she spent two decades planting, she now reflects on the fate of her wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs steward, she has witnessed nature’s forces shifting and the abundance of species dwindling rapidly. When the rabbits suddenly vanished, she knew it was time to take a closer look at the undergrowth and what she could do to preserve the legacy of the wood for generations to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eDeeper Into the Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recounts a year in the life of an amateur naturalist working with wildlife experts to interpret the language of the land. Ruth’s hand-drawn illustrations accompany her lyrical prose, which demonstrates an appreciation for the local people and their history. This is one woman’s story of inspiration, conservation, and a love of place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eDEEPER INTO THE WOOD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA rare treat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of a book that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ewarms as it informs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and leads us deep into the character of one small pocket of England. Ruth Pavey \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ewrites with wit, passion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and precious little sentimentality.’ -- Tristan Gooley, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Secret World of Weather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e‘Wonderful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e... how love for a small woodland and respect for its local history can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eenhance wildlife and enrich the human spirit.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -- Nick Davies, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eCuckoo: Cheating by Nature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Ruth Pavey spins a delicate web between the many branches of her little Somerset wood. Her closely observed changes of wildlife and the changing seasons, echo a growing awareness and concern for life on Earth itself. The author’s growth and metamorphosis into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ean amateur naturalist who has learnt to read the language of trees is profoundly inspirational.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -- Gabriel Hemery, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe New Sylva\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e‘Inquisitive and generous. Pavey shares the love of her wood,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e past and present, through a fascinating weave of its natural and cultural histories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThis book is as companionable as it is interesting.' --\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Patrick Baker, author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Unremembered Places\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duckworth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":69266147868914,"sku":"9780715654279","price":19.9,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/0883\/2974\/files\/9780715654279_i.jpg?v=1794532610","url":"https:\/\/www.bookxcess.com\/products\/bxosps-deeper-into-the-wood-9780715654279","provider":"BookXcess","version":"1.0","type":"link"}