New UK Paperback Covers
My UK publisher Hodder Press have redesigned the covers of six of my paperbacks. What do you think of the new look for the collection?
Tag: How to Read a Tree
The Challenge of Ageing Trees
Some tree-reading scribblings from a natural navigation challenge in the New Forest, Hampshire, last year… Life, Death and the Challenge of Ageing Trees Gales that…
How to Use Plants to Map Wet Ground
All plants need water and all plants are sensitive to the levels of water in the ground. This means that every plant can make a…
A Natural Map of Canopy Gaps
Gaps in the canopy can be a real blessing, especially when navigating under dense coniferous woodland. You might also enjoy: The Beginner’s Guide to Natural…
Reading Trees Online Talk
My talk with Jon Stokes of the Tree Council for National Tree Week is available on YouTube until mid January: You might also enjoy: The…
Paperbacks of the Year
A big thank you to Waterstones for selecting How to Read a Tree as one of their ‘Paperbacks of the Year 2024’. You can explore…
Sign of the Week
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Tree Trunks Lean Away From Buildings
Tree trunks lean away from the shade of buildings and towards the light. This habit tends to override the normal biases towards southern light, because…
Gardeners’ World Podcast
For an podcast interview about nature’s signs, natural navigation and how these come into play in gardens please listen to an interview with Tristan Gooley…
What are Elephants’ Toes in Trees?
Elephants’ toes are the nickname for the way the bottom of a tree trunk flares out towards the prevailing wind. In the video above and…
Woodland Trust Ambassador Paperback Launch
Hi, I’m Tristan Gooley and I’m very proud to be a Woodland Trust Ambassador. I’ve spent decades researching, teaching and writing about clues and signs…
Waterstones Book of the Month
So thrilled that Waterstones have chosen HOW TO READ A TREE as their non-fiction book of the month for June! Thank you Waterstones!
How to Read a Tree – In French
How to Read a Tree has been published in France! “Ce Que Nous Disent Les Arbres” Please do share with any Francophone friends, merci!
Which Direction Are We Walking?
Which Direction Are We Walking in the video above? North, East, South or West? There are clues in the the trees, the light, the mud,…
What is Flagging in Trees?
Flagging in trees is a pattern caused by wind killing the branches on one side of the tree only. From the book, How to Read…
A Parasol Pine in Texas
My thanks to Dan for this email and permission to share: Hi Tristan, I received a copy of your newest book on trees and it’s…
The Tree Lady Talks Podcast
I had a fun chat with Sharon Durdant-Hollamby, past President of the Institute of Chartered Foresters, Director of Sharon Hosegood Associates, experienced chair, presenter, and…
Autumn Appears First in High Southern Leaves
Autumn / Fall appears first in the highest leaves on the warmer southern side of the tree. More on this and other seasonal signs in…
The Tree That Ate a Bicycle
My thanks to Michael for coming to my talk in Royal Scottish Geographical Society talk on reading trees in Glasgow last night. And for sharing…
Morning or Afternoon in Lyme Regis?
I recently took this photo in Lyme Regis, Dorset, on the south coast of England. But what time of day was the picture taken, morning…
Reading Trees for Navigation – A Tip
I recently returned from a natural navigation exercise in the New Forest, Hampshire. On leaving a patch of woodland I was reminded of a common…