Britain used to be covered in a temperate rainforest that was alive with moss, lichens, liverworts and ferns, a home to rare fire-tailed redstarts and the sleek pine marten. Now, after medieval mining, Victorian charcoal burning, hungry sheep and timber production, only tiny fragments of this ‘treasure trove’ of biodiversity remain. Travelling across the country, Guy discovers lichens that look like tinsel, learns about the myths and legends of the forest, and brilliantly conveys just how important this rare habitat is. Elegantly written and enthusiastically researched, this is inspiring work. (William Collins)…
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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2022