A Field Guide to the (Wetter) Zambian Miombo Woodland

This new publication is the ‘book of the decade’ for a tropical African botanists. Nothing like it has been seen before, according to a reviewer. It has value for all interested in identifying vascular plants in tropical Africa, especially in woodland areas

This compilation of photographs, collections and expertise gathered over the past 25 years describes the miombo woodland, the threats it is facing and contains descriptions of 143 families, 611 genera and 1,634 species found within the Mutinondo Wilderness area of Northern Zambia.

The second author is Lari Merrette, whose husband, Mike Merrett is a member of TAA. They both live in Zambia. . We hope to review the books in Ag4Dev 43. Menwhile, please see the flyer.

Reference details: Vollesen, K & Merrett L. (2020). A Field Guide to the (Wetter) Zambian Miombo Woodland. Part 1 (Ferns & Monocots) pp 1-446. Part 2 (Dicots) pp 447-1020. Self published. ISBN: 978-1-949677-20-1. Soft covers, quarto, 2.69 kg (total), priced at £120 –  £130 per set. Contact Lari Merrette for details.