Step, Edward 1855-1931 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Wayside and Woodland Trees: A Pocket Guide to the British Sylva" by Edward Step is a scientific guide written in the late 19th century. The book serves as an informative resource aimed at helping nature enthusiasts and rural ramblers identify native British trees and larger shrubs. It not only covers indigenous species but also includes information on exotic trees that have become established in British landscapes. At the start of the volume, the author lays out his intentions, explaining that the guide is not just another treatise on forestry but a practical tool for plant identification. The introduction emphasizes the aesthetic and environmental value of trees, contrasting natural growth with commercial forestry practices. Step invokes historical perspectives and ecological insights, noting the vital role trees play in their ecosystems while guiding rambles through Britain's woodlands, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of various tree species to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-12-23 Produced by Simon Gardner, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Shrubs -- Great Britain Trees -- Great Britain QK Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34740 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34740 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133807.0 34740