Win a copy of Tristan Gooley's New Book - How To Read Trees

[Tony]

Tristan Gooley the world-famous author of natural navigation books has just released his new book How to Read Trees.

We have a competition for you to win a copy of this new book, which I have in my hand from the publisher for this competition...



To enter this competition we'd like to see your best Tree picture and have a little description as to why it's significant to you...
I know that's a bit open-ended but that allows for a variety of trees and thoughts behind choosing yours.

So.
TO ENTER - HOW TO READ A TREE - COMPETITION
1. Your best tree picture
2. Paragraph on why that tree has significance/is a great tree to you

This will close May 18th

Post your photo's and thoughts into this thread Simples!


View attachment Tristan Gooley - How To Read a Tree.mp4

 

[gra_farmer]

This humble willow tree, planted nearly 100 years ago by my great grandfather for medicinal purposes, has brought joy and laughter to three generations of children, survived two hurricanes, and the explosion of one doodlebug. Although not as pretty as it once was, covered in nettles, laying on its side, it is now a refuge for wildlife, a symbol of joy, simple elegance, resistance and strength to us.

Unable to attach high res photo via BCUK forum???

 

[Tony]

Just a bump for anyone else that wants a chance to win this great book by Tristan Gooley!

 

[Nice65]

This one I’ve known for a while, but it’s come to signify a man I know who’s finally dying from the stomach cancer he was supposed to die of years ago but overcame. The blood plasma of this bloke was discovered to be so rare it was able to be used to save the lives of new born babies who otherwise would have died, and it’s reckoned his 400 pints saved 20,000-40,000 kids. Rain or shine, Frank would get himself to the clinic.

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Proud and hardy, the Queen Elizabeth Oak in Cowdray Park.

No ‘Attach Files’ option on my message box though so I’ll have to see if I can get Photobucket working. I see Gra had the same problem, which might explain the lack of posts.

 

[Nice65]

Postimage to the rescue.

 

[Broch]

I am a certified tree-hugger. I like all trees, especially the irreplaceable old, veteran, and ancient trees. They have such dignity and presence.

And yet, I have chosen this insignificant little Sessile Oak sapling as my tree. It represents hope and potential; it stands as a statement of the future, of different attitudes and priorities; and it lifts my soul to see its brave and determined push for life.

This little tree is one of the very first self-seeded oaks on the edge of our wood for over one hundred years. The wood has been grazed by sheep for that long, and probably longer, and no oak seedlings have survived the grazing onslaught. This is the first year that any sapling has had a chance to establish itself and it’s a new beginning for the wood as the sheep are excluded. New life, new opportunity for the vast range of species this little oak will one day harbour, and new hope for a small woodland in Mid-Wales.

My Tree - for the competition

Here is the photo of my tree - the competition doesn't allow direct upload for some reason

bushcraftuk.com

 

[Buckshot]

I have his other books and this would be nice too.
This is our Quince tree.
It has lived in the back garden for many years.
The flowers are beautiful and the fruit makes a very good jam.
We got it after I collected some Quince pears from the woods I used to be a 'keeper on and made some 'Jelly Jam'. It was such a success we bought a tree!
Being in the back garden it is always there when I feel stressed or disconnected and in need of some woodland time.
Rowen tree by Mark Aspell, on Flickr

 

[Tony]

Sorry for the issue uploading images to the thread, I think I've solved that issue now. Could one of you try again, please


I will extend this competition as well until next Wednesday 24th May to make sure everyone has their chance.

 

[Nice65]

There’s an Attach Files button now, should be sorted. Cheers Tony

 

[Tony]

Cheers mate, thanks for that

 

[gra_farmer]

Cheers mate, thanks for that

I cannot see it???

 

[Brizzlebush]

I can see an 'insert image' button. But it asks for a url?

 

[Nice65]

That‘s the button that opens my photo album.

Thread’s going to need another tidy up

 

[gra_farmer]

I can see an 'insert image' button. But it asks for a url?

That's what I got? @Nice65 I will be sending you my picture to upload!

 

[Tony]

Ahh, the permissions change didn't work! Time to have another look

 

[Tony]

Try now?

 

[Broch]

test image - just ignore



Yep, that worked - you can delete if you want

 

[Wayne]

Many will recognise this tree. Despite the odds this tree stood proud providing shelter and inspiration for those attending the moots.
Sadly eventually it succumbed to repeated vandalism yet in my memory it lives on as a symbol of the Bushmoots and Merthyr Mawr.

 

[Tony]

Please vote on the winner!!

 

[Tony]

Congratulations, Wayne, the book will wind it's way to you in the Sunny South!