The Hidden Life of Trees

The Hidden Life of Trees

by Peter Wohlleben

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Are trees social beings? Forester and author Peter Wohlleben 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 pro

ISBN: 9780670089345

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"If you like the woods at all, pick this up immediately. You will never see the forest (the 'wood wide web') the same way again."

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