As a lover of trees, woodland owner or somebody who just likes to muck about in the woods – this is the book for you. It is a comprehensive guide to growing and managing woodlands written in a straightforward style with explanatory line drawings and colour illustrations.

Tall Trees and Small Woods covers all practical aspects of woodland creation: selection of the right tree to suit soils and climate, planting, pruning and after care. Planning and design of multi-purpose woodland, hedges and farm woodlands, marketing, harvesting and timber production are all covered together with the wider role woodlands play in the lives and well-being of people and wildlife.

Bill Mutch was the Head of Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at The University of Edinburgh, and the first President of the Institute of Chartered Foresters. His research and publications covered forest economics, forest recreation, farm woodlands and deer management.