Magical Trees: Tales and Legends of Nature

52 unforgettable stories about the most unique and extraordinary trees on the planet. An invitation to unveil our universal natural heritage

What secrets do the world’s most unique trees hide? Each one harbors its own story that has passed down over many generations. What happened to the Sycamore Gap and where is it currently guarded? Why is Pinocchio’s oak known by that name? Is the story of the Chained Oak true?

Magical Trees is an invitation to observe, experience, and learn from nature. This book takes you on a journey through some of the most unique tree species, exploring their peculiarities, their stories (both real and legendary), and how they have transcended through the ages. From the Chained Oak to the Dance Linden, from the Chestnut of the Hundred Horses to the now-vanished Sycamore Gap (or Robin Hood’s tree) each one is a source of knowledge as we have sought answers to our concerns and enigmas in them.

An illuminating, wise book that highlights the importance of these magnificent, sacred trees for both our health and the environment, and emphasizes the reasons for preserving them.
Magical Trees will transform your understanding of these silent sentinels of nature.