Levison Wood is best known as an intrepid adventurer/explorer on television- travelling to remote parts of the world and meeting groups of indigenous people.

The Great Tree Story is very much a labour of love as Levison Wood's desire to inform, educate, motivate and raise awareness is palpable. This is very much a broad stroke read as it covers many different aspects of the relationship of trees within the natural environment, with folklore and different faiths , the destruction of forests and ultimately the positive impact trees can have upon us all .

This a book that has been meticulously researched and Levison's personal travels add an extra dimension of understanding and experience. The future of forests, woodlands and the wider environment are explored and this is very much a call to arms for us all to wake up before it's too late.

This is a perfect read for someone just starting out in their understanding of the world of trees and their essential role on the planet.

Yes, books such as Peter Wohhlleben's The Hidden Life of Trees will give a more scientific study on the role of trees within forests and it's accompanying research but this book will show a wider picture of the value of trees across history, the value in societies and how we need to do our damn best to turn the tide on the destruction of this incredible partner to our lives.

An important read highlighting the impact and power of trees in all of our lives.