Trees of Zambia (Pocket Guide)

Trees of Zambia (Pocket Guide) introduces to 140 indigenous tree species and 4 naturalised exotics likely to be seen in Zambia and its 20 national parks.
Pope, Adam; Barkworth, Clare
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Title: Trees of Zambia
Series: Pocket Guide
Author: Adam Pope; Clare Barkworth
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Imprint: Struik Nature
Cape Town, South Africa 2023
ISBN 9781775848455 / ISBN 978-1-77-584845-5
Softcover, 11 x 18 cm, 160 pages, throughout colour photographs and distribution maps

About: Trees of Zambia (Pocket Guide)

Trees of Zambia (Pocket Guide) features 140 tree species most likely to be seen in Zambia and its twenty national parks. Species accounts highlight the distinctive identification features of each tree and include economic and medicinal uses. This compact and accessible guide is the first of its kind for the region and an ideal travelling companion.

• Brief introduction covering vegetation types
• Concise identification text
• Full-colour photographs of all species
• Distribution maps
• Best viewing locations
• Local names for trees
• Interesting uses

Adam Pope obtained an MPhil from the University of Reading. He worked as a chartered engineer and later as a consultant. He has been involved in conservation projects and environmental impact assessments.

Clare Barkworth attained an MSc from the University of Reading. She has worked in social and economic development in Africa and Asia. Together with Adam, she runs an indigenous tree nursery, growing some 100 different species.

Content: Trees of Zambia (Pocket Guide)

Exploring Zambia's trees
Vegetation types and tree distribution
Guide to the species accounts
Tree groups in this book
Glossary
Species accounts:
Group 1 Palms
Group 2 Exuding sap or latex when damaged (with various leaf forms)
Group 3 Simple and mainly opposite or whorled leaf arrangements
Group 4 Simple and mainly alternate leaf arrangements
Group 5 Compound leaves:
2 or 3 leaflets in various arrangements
pinnate with a single terminal leaflet (imparipinnate)
pinnate with paired terminal leaflets (paripinnate)
bipinnate with twice-compound leaves that have leaflets along the secondary veins
Naturalised exotics
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Photographic credits
Index

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