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Informationen zum Autor Michael Scott is a writer, photographer, consultant, lecturer, and occasional radio broadcaster on a wide range of natural history subjects. He is a former Deputy Chairman of Scottish Natural Heritage, a former Chairman of Scottish Environment Link, and a member of the Advisory Board of Plantlife International. He is the recipient of an Order of the British Empire for his services to biodiversity conservation in Scotland. Klappentext Scottish Wild Flowers - Pocket Edition, is an ideal pocket-size guide to over 350 plant species found throughout Scotland. Packed full of information, is a convenient guide for both visitors and residents of Scotland who wish to learn about the fascinating wealth of wild flowers that can be found there. Each species is illustrated in full colour with a comprehensive description, plus the plant's English, Latin and Gaelic names. For ease of use, the plants are grouped together by the type of habitat in which they can be found, including Highlands, Lowlands and Coasts. Habitats are arranged from those most influenced by humans, progressing towards wilder and more remote areas. The book includes a section with up-to-date details about places of interest and the best sites for finding some of the most attractive and special species of wild flowers in Scotland. Zusammenfassung 'Scottish Wild Flowers' is an ideal pocket-size guide to over 350 plant species found throughout Scotland. Packed full of information! and fully illustrated! it is a convenient guide for both visitors and residents of Scotland who wish to learn about the fascinating wealth of wild flowers that can be found there.
