The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate--Discoveries from a Secret World Hardback - 2016
by Peter Wohlleben; Foreword by Tim Flannery; Jane Billinghurst (Translator)
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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, Ph.D., author of What a Plant Knows
Are trees social beings? 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.
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Readers widely found Peter Wohlleben’s study of forest ecology eye-opening and accessible, often saying it changed how they perceive trees and strengthened an environmental ethic. Many praised the vivid anecdotes about the fungal-root “wood wide web” and the book’s talent for popularizing complex research, with some noting strong translation and narration. Critiques centered on heavy anthropomorphism, speculative leaps not consistently backed by citations, repetitiveness, and loosely organized short chapters that can oversimplify. For newcomers it’s engaging and inspiring; for more scientifically minded readers, its style can feel imprecise. Overall sentiment leaned positive but tempered by concerns about rigor and structure.
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- Title The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate--Discoveries from a Secret World
- Author Peter Wohlleben; Foreword by Tim Flannery; Jane Billinghurst (Translator)
- Binding Hardback
- Edition First English Ed
- Pages 288
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Greystone Books, Vancouver
- Publication date 2016-09-13
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index
- ISBN 9781771642484 / 1771642483
- Weight 0.82 lbs (0.37 kg)
- Dimensions 7.6 x 5.3 x 1.1 in (19.30 x 13.46 x 2.79 cm)
- Reading level 1110
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Themes
- Topical: Ecology
- Category Nature
- Library of Congress subjects Forest ecology, Trees - Ecology
- Dewey Decimal Code 582.16
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Citations
- Library Journal, 07/01/2016, Page 104
- Publishers Weekly, 07/25/2016, Page 0
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