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Wildwoods: The Magic of Ireland’s Native Woodlands

€20.00

In Wildwoods: The Magic of Ireland’s Native Woodlands, ecologist Richard Nairn spends a year learning from a small riverside woodland of mature native trees. Through seasons of quiet observation, he uncovers the wildlife that thrives there, the ancient place of trees in Irish life and the practical skills—like coppicing—once used to care for them. From forest schools and foraging to rewilding, Nairn shows how woodlands can nourish people and place today. A gentle, insightful invitation to pay attention to what the woods can teach us.

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A year in an Irish native woodland told through field notes, ecology and cultural history. Discover seasonal wildlife, traditional woodland crafts and modern approaches to stewardship—including forest schools, foraging and rewilding, framed by the author’s hands-on care of his own wood.

Richard Nairn is an Irish ecologist and acclaimed nature writer. Drawing on decades of fieldwork, he blends science and storytelling to illuminate Ireland’s habitats, from rivers and shores to native woodlands—and encourages practical, mindful stewardship of the natural world.

Nature writing / Irish ecology. Language: English. Paperback edition currently supplied (cover and minor details may vary by print run). Full edition and ISBN details are provided on the product listing/packing slip.

Ships in protective, plastic-free book packaging. Standard delivery available across Ireland and internationally. Dispatch times may vary during busy periods. Returns accepted within 14 days if unused and in original condition/packaging.

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