This book is beautiful! It focuses more on the flora and fauna as well as the seasons of these UNESCO Heritage Sites. These are the areas that are being endangered by human interference. Each site offers something completely unique and highlights the biodiversity of that region. I found myself adding more places to my travel list that I would love to visit! The author includes some interesting information about the biosphere at each location and tips if you ever choose to go and visit one of these sights. However, to protect these areas, maybe looking at them through this book is the better option!
Thank you to Net Galley, Timber Press and Christopher Woods for this beautiful ARC!

Oh my. What a beautiful journey into our magnificent world. This book is a must, whether for yourself, an earth-loving friend or someone who needs to be reminded who our true mother is, and why drastic action is required to save her.

I very rarely give 5 stars, but in this case they are worth every twinkle.

Thanks Timber Press, Christopher Woods and Net Galley for my ARC.

Wow! What a breathtakingly beautiful book. I throughly enjoyed being taken on a journey throughout this book. It would make a beautiful gift for a traveler or nature lover. Perfect for a coffee table. The imagery is spectacular and it’s filled with so much detailed information.

Thank you #NetGalley, #TimberPress, #ChristopherWoods and #OurNaturalWorldHeritage for the advance readers copy for my honest review.

The photos are gorgeous. The author clearly loves the places he is writing about deeply; however, it is also clear that he loves plants. Each world heritage site included gets a fascinating intro about what it is like and its history and significant features that quickly devolves into a list of plants one might find there. Which is fine. If you have the slightest interest in lists of plants. I find that I do not, so much of the book has me glazing over. It also reads far too much like a textbook which flattens even the interesting bits and contributes to the glazing over feeling.

It is definitely not a coffee-table photography book, which is what I was expecting. However, although it is not for me, I am sure there are many people who would love it and find it fascinating.

*Thanks to NetGalley and Timber Press for providing an early copy for review.

This offering with photography and information about 50 of the 257 natural sites on the UNESCO World Heritage list is absolutely beautiful. The photography is stunning, and the geological, botanical, environmental, and zoological information about the various sites is detailed enough to satisfy the curiosity of most.

What an awesome reminder of the amazing beauty, adaptability, power, and yet fragility to be found in nature!

My thanks to Christopher Woods and Timber Press for allowing me to read a DRC of the book via NetGalley. The book is scheduled for publication 10/17/23. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.

What a marvelous feast for the eyes and mind!
The pictures are my thing but not the only thing to appreciate here. There is detailed information about the flora and quite a lot about the fauna, too. These heritage sites are not man made, but some are on the brink of destruction by man. All around the globe there are exceptionally beautiful and different aspects of nature and biodiversity, and here they are portrayed so clearly that we don't have to go there and contribute to their destruction. Enjoy!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Timber Press via NetGalley. Thank you!

I fell in love with this book! I knew it would be a collection of beautiful images from all around the world, but wow! Beautiful does not begin to describe them or do them justice. Truth be told, they are but glimpses of the splendor to be found in this beautiful world. I really love the tidbits of knowledge shared for each of the 50 locations. I really did learn quite a bit as I read through, particularly about the flora and fauna of the various locations. Would make a beautiful addition to any coffee table or travel library.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a nice coffee table book.

The book is full of pictures of various World Heritage sites with information about them. I was hoping for some historical information, but it's mostly about the flora and fauna and seasons. The pictures are beautiful and the information about each place is somewhat high level. It's a nice book to flip through.

A glorious collection of natural wonders! When I think of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, I immediately think of ancient man-made structures and charming medieval cities frozen in time. I don't always think about the flora or the fauna....until now. This author encircles the globe and showcases some of the world's most pristine and unspoiled natural locations. Eco-travelers, naturists and conservationists alike will appreciate this well-researched book and revel in its spectacular photography.