I have been really motivated to focus my efforts within my own community and reading about the interconnectedness of a forest was the extra reminder I needed. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration he has observed in his woodland. The most impactful fact/concept from this book was the communities that trees form and how their survival depends on others. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families- tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers.

Peter Wohlleben, The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate: Discoveries from a Secret World.

Tim Flannery, author of Atmosphere of Hope and The Weather Makersĭavid George Haskell, author of The Forest Unseen, Pulitzer finalistĪre trees social beings? In this international bestseller, forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case that, yes, the forest is a social network. In The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben shares his deep love of woods and forests and explains the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration he has observed in the woodland and the amazing scientific processes behind the wonders of which we are blissfully unaware. Until then, when you take your next walk in the forest, give free rein to your imagination-in many cases, what you imagine is not so far removed from reality, after all. 'Opening this book, you are about to enter a wonderland.' After you have read The Hidden Life of Trees, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.

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