The Hidden Life of Trees
What They Feel, How They Communicate—discoveries From a Secret World
Greystone Books · Print & ebook · Forthcoming
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER With more than 2 million copies sold worldwide, this beautifully-written book journeys deep into the forest to uncover the fascinating—and surprisingly moving—hidden life of trees. “At once romantic and scientific, [Wohlleben's] view of the forest calls on us all to reevaluate our relationships with the plant world.”―Daniel Chamovitz, PhD, author of What a Plant Knows Are trees social beings?
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- Who it’s for
- Accessible, layered nature writing that makes trees feel less like scenery and more like company.
- Themes
- Nature interconnectedness, Tree communication, Environmental awareness
- Pacing
- Reflective
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER With more than 2 million copies sold worldwide, this beautifully-written book journeys deep into the forest to uncover the fascinating—and surprisingly moving—hidden life of trees. “At once romantic and scientific, [Wohlleben's] view of the forest calls on us all to reevaluate our relationships with the plant world.”―Daniel Chamovitz, PhD, author of What a Plant Knows Are trees social beings?
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In The Hidden Life of Trees 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 learning about the complex life of trees, a walk in the woods will never be the same again. Includes a Note From a Forest Scientist, by Dr.Suzanne Simard Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute
Tree Conversations
Accessible, layered nature writing that makes trees feel less like scenery and more like company.
Come here for
- trees as living, social beings
- clear, classroom-friendly wonder
Expect
- plainspoken explanations
- a shift in how you look at forests
Where it sits
| Trees & Forests | 89% |
|---|---|
| Forests & Rainforests | 51% |
| Botany & Plant Science | 48% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Nature Writing
- Trees & Forests
- Botany & Plant Science
- Authors
- Peter Wohlleben, Jane Billinghurst, Suzanne Simard
- Publisher
- Greystone Books
- Published
- Forthcoming
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Nature interconnectedness · Tree communication · Environmental awareness
- Reading lane
- Nature Writing