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European standard work

Even before its publication 'Van den Berk on Trees' has already been recognised by those in the know as the new European standard work about Trees. Every description of the trees has been closely assessed by dendrologists and is supported by facts. The book represents the many years of experience acquired by the entire 'Van den Berk team'. It is practical, easy to handle and factually indispensable. Students will be able to use it to extend their knowledge during their studies. For experienced architects it will be an essential aid in deciding on the right tree for the right place. Fellow tree growers will be able to use it to test the appropriateness of their range.

Official government bodies and local councils will be able to consult it in order to find the right balance between ornamentation and functionality. ' Van den Berk on Trees' will not merely serve to decorate a bookshelf - though the luxury bound edition will leave nothing to be desired on that score - but will mostly be found lying in an easily accessible place on the desk of many a fellow tree grower throughout Europe.


Everything in a single volume...

The publication of 'Van den Berk on Trees' means that information previously unobtainable or obtainable only in a limited or dispersed form has now been gathered together in a form that can be easily overseen. The book has been put together in such a way that the reader is able to search for the required information in a variety of ways. The approaches to the book vary from "looking for information" to "seeking inspiration".

 

Realisation

It goes without saying that Van den Berk is proud of this book. Its realisation has taken more than two years.
Illustrations showing trees in streets, landscapes and nurseries have been collected from various corners of the world.

Dendrologists have pondered over the correct description of leaf indentations, flower forms and angles of branches. The Van den Berk staff themselves have put down on paper their own knowledge of and experiences with trees. This has been distilled down into specialised, brief, clear and practical texts.

Once the dendrologists and specialised editors had checked the text it was the turn of the designers and printers to go to work. Thanks to the use of a number of new symbols it is now possible to see clearly and at a glance the characteristics, specific identification points and functionality of each tree described. The symbols are found again in a special section at the end of the book enabling the reader to look up a particular tree.