Ancient : Reviving the Woods That Made Britain green-fingered gardeners or for the

green-fingered gardeners or for the nature lover in your life

Postal paths span the length and breadth of Britain - from the furthermost corners of the Outer Hebrides to the isolated communities clinging to the cliffs of the Rame Peninsula in south-east Cornwall

As industrial farming and modern land management erode these ancient features

fruit and twigs

whilst simultaneously setting out to protect it

Ancient : Reviving the Woods That Made Britain green-fingered gardeners or for theLong listed for The Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2026 'A wonderful ramble beneath the boughs' Chris Packham 'Brilliant and highly readable' John Wright 'Spellbinding. A thrilling account' James Fox 'Passionate, knowledgeable and immersive' Tristan Gooley A beautifully written exploration of Britain's ancient woodlands, this inspiring work of nature writing reveals why these remarkable habitats are among our most precious and most threatened