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The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate—Discoveries From a Secret World
A forester's fascinating stories backed by the latest scientific research illustrate how trees nurture and talk to each other.
Are trees social beings? In this international bestseller, forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case that, yes, the forest is a social network.
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. 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.
After you have read The Hidden Life of Trees, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.
Awards for The Hidden Life of Trees
- Shortlisted, 2017 Australian Book Industry Awards
- Winner, 2017 American Booksellers Association Indies Choice Book Award for Nonfiction.