Our bestselling non-fiction book of 2024! Classic Dorling Kindersley print, with high quality photos throughout accompanying you on a guide of wetlands to marshlands, from soil to sky. A lovely encyclopaedia style volume with information in bite size chunks, perfect for dipping in and out of as a family or as a coffee table read.
From accessible urban and farming landscapes to wilderness areas, Chris Packham reveals sights, sounds and smells, and shows you how to connect with nature without intruding.
There are illustrated guides to activities for every season, many of which, like pond dipping and raising butterflies from caterpillars, can be done close to home and without expensive equipment. The book promotes conservation and demonstrates simple ways to contribute to the health of the natural world. This revised edition presents more local information relevant to the habitats where you live and covers the latest conservation issues.
