Churchyards are havens for wildlife - islands of vegetation within arable or industrial landscapes which have remained basically unchanged for centuries. This guide discusses the history and natural history of churchyards. It shows how churchyards today are the result of very long term interactions between people, plants and animals. It describes the trees, wildflowers, birds, bats, butterflies and moths, dragonflies and other creatures which inhabit them. The book also explains why it is important to manage and conserve churchyards and gives guidelines for the upkeep of churchyards to encourage wildlife.
- ISBN10 0002200414
- ISBN13 9780002200417
- Publish Date 2 June 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 May 1998
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint Collins
- Format Paperback (UK Trade)
- Pages 256
- Language English