The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate--Discoveries from a Secret World

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The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate--Discoveries from a Secret World - Paperback

The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate--Discoveries from a Secret World - Paperback

by Peter Wohlleben
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A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER - One of the most beloved books of our time: an illuminating account of the forest, and the science that shows us how trees communicate, feel, and live in social networks. After reading this book, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.

"Breaks entirely new ground ... [Peter Wohlleben] has listened to trees and decoded their language. Now he speaks for them."--The New York Review of Books

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BRAINPICKINGS - HONORABLE MENTION: SEJ Rachel Carson Environment Book Award - Shortlisted: Audible International Book of the Year Award - Books For a Better Life Award - Indie Choice Award--Nonfiction Book of the Year

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 that he has observed in his woodland.

"A declaration of love and an engrossing primer on trees, brimming with facts and an unashamed awe for nature."--Washington Post

"Heavily dusted with the glitter of wonderment."--The New Yorker

Includes a Note From a Forest Scientist by Dr.Suzanne Simard

Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute

ISBN9781771643771
Author Peter Wohlleben
PublisherGreystone Books
GenreHobbies & interests and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedMay 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages288
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate--Discoveries from a Secret World - Paperback

By Peter Wohlleben

About Peter Wohlleben

Peter Wohlleben is the renowned author of many bestselling books about the natural world. A former forester, Wohlleben runs a forest academy in Germany that supports sustainable forest management and teaches adults and children about the many wonders of the forest. He lives in Hümmel, Germany. Carina Wohlleben studied geography as well as nature conservation and landscape ecology, and she has been a partner in the forest academy founded by her father since 2017. She lives in the Sauerland region of Germany. Rachel Qiuqi is an illustrator and author who's passionate about storytelling for children. Her other illustrated books include Fiona the Fruit Bat, written by Dan Riskin, and What Will I Discover?, written by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, both published by Greystone Kids. Rachel lives in Toronto, Ontario.

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