Writer, navigator, and explorer Tristan Gooley provides a fascinating insight into trees, unpicking their appearance, behavior, and patterns to pass on precious knowledge about these silent inhabitants of the natural world.

Whether we live in the countryside, in the city, by the sea, or in the mountains, we're surrounded by trees. Experts in adapting to their natural habitats, trees can endure seasonal changes and thrive in extreme weather.

In his 2023 book, How to Read a Tree, writer and explorer Tristan Gooley passes on his in-depth knowledge about identifying and understanding trees.

Gooley uncovers every detail, from root to canopy, explaining patterns in behavior, changes in appearance, and reasons for the huge variations between species.

Drawing on his experience as an explorer and navigator of the natural world and incorporating insights from other naturalists and experts in the field, Gooley makes the case for a better understanding of the billions of trees with which we share the planet.