Following the success of Ruth Pavey`s debut that introduced readers to her four-acres of verdant land in the Somerset Levels, Ruth reflects on the fate of her wood. Beneath the canopy of trees she spent 20 years planting, she sees nature`s forces changing rapidly with the diversity of species dwindling. When the rabbits suddenly vanish, she knew it was time to take a closer look at the undergrowth and what she could do to preserve the legacy of the wood for generations to come.Interwoven with Ruth`s candid descriptions of the practical challenges of land management are forays into the Levels` local history, as well as thoughtful portraits of its inhabitants both past and present. Accompanied throughout by the author`s evocative hand-drawn illustrations, `Deeper Into the Wood` is a lyrical and inspiring story; a potent reminder of nature`s delicate balance and our responsibility toward its preservation.