nature writing

Aliases: 

Evelyn's Sylva, or a Discourse on Forest Trees

John Evelyn advocates an extensive reforestation program and the systematic foundation of forests and parks in England, not least to support the British fleet dependent on wood resources.

Tags: 
nature writing
sustainability
wood
forests
industrialization
deforestation
Themes: 
Environmental Knowledge
Resources
Regions: 
England
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