Bøger af Lawrie Metcalf

Showcases the flowers that add so much to the attractions of walking in New Zealand's alpine zone. This work is suitable for walkers, nature lovers, tour guides and educators, and flower photographers wishing to identify their subjects.

This beginner's guide from the authoritative pen of Lawrie Metcalf forms an easy-to-grasp introduction to over 80 of New Zealand's best-known trees. Though free of jargon and extraneous information, the text is lucid and packed with all the key facts on shape and appearance, foliage, blossom and fruit details that will enable the layperson to identify the species they commonly see in bush, reserve and beyond. Each entry is accompanied by a succinct data panel and a full-page, full-colour portrait photograph plus on occasion, detail photographs of fruit, flowers, etc.

White Cloud Books publish the leading guides on travelling, walking, nature-watching, eating and drinking and cultural interests in New Zealand. Over 200,000 UK citizens visit New Zealand every year. Lonely Planet recently voted New Zealand as one of its top five countries in the world to visit? The Land of the Long White Cloud is currently one of the hottest travel destinations in the world.