The Wood for the Trees

In The Wood for the Trees, award-winning scientist Richard Fortey takes listeners on a journey through the seasonal transformations of his four acres of woodland in the Chiltern Hills of Oxfordshire. Each chapter, aligned with a month of the year, reveals activities like tree felling and moth hunting while uncovering the forest's hidden connections to nature. Through his vivid prose and insight, Fortey not only shares the discoveries of new species but also weaves in rich stories from the past that shed light on the land's history and its inhabitants. This lyrical exploration invites us to appreciate the complexity and beauty of a small forest's ecosystem.