The Heartbeat of Trees

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES‘A simultaneously stimulating and soothing blend of nature writing and science … Strongly encourages tree hugging for our own human sake’ Guardian Summer Reads 2021A powerful return to the forest where trees have heartbeats and roots are like brains that extend underground. Where the colour green calms us and the forest sharpens our senses.In The Heartbeat of Trees renowned forester Peter Wohlleben draws on new scientific discoveries to show how humans are deeply connected to the natural world. In an era of climate change many of us fear we’ve lost our connection to nature but Wohlleben is convinced that age-old ties linking humans to the forest remain alive and intact. We just have to know where to look.Drawing on science and cutting-edge research The Heartbeat of Trees reveals the profound interactions humans can have with nature exploring:the language of the forestthe consciousness of plantsand the eroding boundary between flora and faunaA perfect book to take with you into the woods The Heartbeat of Trees shares how to see feel smell hear and even taste the forest.Peter Wohlleben renowned for his ability to write about trees in an engaging and moving way reveals a wondrous cosmos where humans are a part of nature and where conservation and environmental activism is not just about saving trees it’s about saving ourselves too.As a top bestselling author Peter Wohlleben continues to captivate with his profound understanding of botany and ecology. His history of producing quality content is evident in The Heartbeat of Trees a testament to his expertise in the sciences.For fans of Suzanne Simard (L'Albero Madre) Isabella Tree (The Book of Wilding) Tristan Gooley (How to Read a Tree) Merlin Sheldrake (Vieti Intretesute) and Robin Wall Kimmerer (Gathering Moss).