![]() In the tradition of Jean-Henri Fabre and other great naturalist story-tellers, Wohlleben relates imaginative, enthralling tales of ecology." – Rachel Sussman, author of The Oldest Living Things in the World "A powerful reminder to slow down and tune into the language of nature." "Soon after we begin to recognize trees for what they are – gigantic beings thriving against incredible odds for hundreds of years – we naturally come to ask, 'How do they do it?' This charming book tells how – not as a lecture, more like a warm conversation with a favorite friend." – Charles Foster, author of Being a Beast: Adventures Across the Species Divide "A paradigm-smashing chronicle of joyous entanglement that will make you joyously acknowledge your own entanglement in the ancient and ever-new web of being." "In this spirited exploration, guarantees that readers will never look at these life forms in quite the same way again." "If you read this book, I believe that forests will become magical places for you, too." "This fascinating book will intrigue readers who love a walk through the woods" Wohlleben has delighted readers and talk-show audiences alike with the news – long known to biologists – that trees in the forest are social beings." Beautiful images provide the perfect complement to Wohlleben's words, with striking close-ups of bark and seeds, panoramas of vast expanses of green, and a unique look at what is believed to be the oldest tree on the planet. Through rich language highlighting the interconnectedness of forest ecosystems, The Hidden Life of Trees offers fascinating insights about the fungal communication highway known as the "wood wide web", the difficult life lessons learned in tree school, the hard-working natural cleanup crews that recycle dying trees, and much more. With compelling selections from the original book and stunning, large-format photographs of trees from around the world, this gorgeous volume distills the essence of Wohlleben's message to show trees in all their glory and diversity. Now this new, breathtakingly illustrated edition brings those wonders to life like never before. ![]() In his international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben opened readers' eyes to the amazing processes at work in forests every day.
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