on many levels). The recognition of the value
of ancient and veteran trees has been growing
since the late 1700s and the need for a register
of these remarkable trees was discussed as far
back as 1862—as have the changing ways in
which people continue to appreciate the crucial
role trees play in improving landscapes and cre-
ating natural as well as manicured green spaces.
Reading this book has given me a greater appreci-
ation of the past endeavours of those passionate
about trees in helping shape and evolve the
arboricultural industry as we know it today. It
highlights the historic links and connections
between gardening, horticulture, landscape,
forestry and arboriculture in rural and urban con-
texts, supporting and demonstrating the need for
a multidisciplinary approach to tree management.
I would recommend it to anyone with an interest
in trees as it provides a wealth of knowledge
based on meticulous research, not only on an
academic level but also that of social history.
It was an absolute pleasure to read and review
this book and it was a fascinating read from
cover to cover—learning about evolving arbori-
cultural roles, including the 'Royal Fruiterer' and
one of my particular favourites, the 'Arborator',
as well as the ever-evolving arboricultural prac-
tices. Perhaps most importantly, it is also an
inspirational text about the growing possibili-
ties for the tree professionals of the future.
—Amelia Williams MICFor
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e 'right tree in the right place'
was first referenced in 1612,
around the same time the term
'arborist' came to fruition.
