{"title":"Peter Ashton","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Peter Ashton, a renowned expert in the field of botany, particularly in tropical forestry. For those who harbour a passion for the natural world and seek to dive deep into understanding its intricate ecosystems, Peter Ashton's contributions are invaluable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshton's books, such as \u003cem\u003eTrees and Forests of Tropical Asia\u003c\/em\u003e, are profound resources for anyone interested in the comprehensive study of tropical forests. With meticulous detail and scientific insight, these works explore the diverse and complex vegetation found in Asia's tropical regions. They are indispensable for students, researchers, and nature enthusiasts who are eager to explore the science and nature categories within the realm of tropical ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough his extensive research and engaging writing style, Peter Ashton offers readers a foundational understanding of the ecology, biodiversity, and challenges facing tropical forests. His work is not just informative but also a call to appreciate and protect these vital natural resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a budding botanist or simply someone fascinated by science and nature, Peter Ashton's books provide the knowledge and inspiration needed to deepen your appreciation for the living world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"trees-and-forests-of-tropical-asia-by-david-lee-9780226535692","title":"Trees and Forests of Tropical Asia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformed by decades of researching tropical Asian forests, a comprehensive, up-to-date, and beautifully illustrated synthesis of the natural history of this unique place.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrees and Forests of Tropical Asia\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers on an expedition into the leafy, humid, forested landscapes of tropical Asia—the so-called \u003cem\u003etapovan\u003c\/em\u003e, a Sanskrit word for the forest where knowledge is attained through \u003cem\u003etapasya\u003c\/em\u003e, or inner struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Ashton and David Lee, two of the world’s leading scholars on Asian tropical rain forests, reveal the geology and climate that have produced these unique forests, the diversity of species that inhabit them, the means by which rain forest tree species evolve to achieve unique ecological space, and the role of humans in modifying the landscapes over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing Peter Ashton’s extensive \u003cem\u003eOn the Forests of Tropical Asia\u003c\/em\u003e, the first book to describe the forests of the entire tropical Asian region from India east to New Guinea, this new book provides a more condensed and updated overview of tropical Asian forests written accessibly for students as well as tropical forest biologists, ecologists, and conservation biologists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855351828716,"sku":"9780226535692","price":96.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7c06c7023a91e15bbbae2c1646040c78.jpg?v=1759278746"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/peter-ashton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}