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Written and photographed by two of the leading tree authorities in southern Africa, Trees of southern Africa, has been long awaited and fills a gap in the southern African book market. It is the first definitive photographic field guide to the trees of southern Africa, covering approximately 900 of the species found in the region. More than 1 000 full-colour photographs; Full-colour distribution maps; Accessible, user-friendly design; Colour coding for ease of reference.

About the Authors

Piet van Wyk (1931-2006), a graduate of Potchefstoom University, worked as a biologist with the Kruger National Park’s research team until his retirement in 1991. An excellent photographer who traveled extensively, he established a large collection of photographs of native trees. Through popular articles and inspiring lectures, Piet played a significant role in promoting an interest in trees among the general public. Among his published works are Field Guide to the Trees of the Kruger National Park (Struik, 1984), Photographic Guide to Trees of Southern Africa (Struik, 1993) and Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa (Struik, 1997).

Braam van Wyk gained a master's degree in botany and a diploma in education from the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (now North-West University) and a doctorate from the University of Pretoria. Since 1977 he has been a member of the lecturing staff at the University of Pretoria, where he is currently Professor of Botany and Curator of the H.G.W.J. Schweickerdt Herbarium. Braam is an authority on the classification of southern African trees. With his students and co-workers, he has published extensively on the botany of southern Africa. His popular works include Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa (Struik, 1997) and Photographic Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa (Struik, 2000).

Paperback, 536 pages, 211x149mm
Author: Braam van Wyk & Piet van Wyk

ISBN-10: 1868259226
ISBN-13: 9781868259229