The usefulness of any field guide has to do with how easily the information can be accessed. Obviously any guide that fits in the palm of the hand is advantageous in the fact that you are more likely to have it with you when you feel the need to call upon it for information; whereas a possibly more concise hardback volume may sit on your bookshelf at home never leaving the house?
In actual fact this densely packed little guide, containing almost 200 trees and tall shrubs, is very well laid out and cram-packed with full colour illustrations that make identification quick and simple. It even spares a few lines to describe some common facts concerning distribution and origins of each specimem.
At just over one hundred grams in weight you may find it a worthwhile companion for bringing with you on country walks or even trips to the park without feeling overly weighed down. ( )