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Finding the Mother Tree

Uncovering the Wisdom and Intelligence of the Forest
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In Finding the Mother Tree, Suzanne Simard shares her pioneering research on the complex and collaborative networks within forests. She reveals how trees communicate and share resources, highlighting the essential role of 'mother trees' in nurturing and sustaining the forest ecosystem. This book combines science with personal storytelling, offering a profound understanding of nature's interconnectedness.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the interconnectedness of nature and love learning about scientific discoveries through a deeply personal and narrative lens. It offers a compelling exploration of how trees communicate and support one another, making it a perfect read for anyone interested in ecology, forestry, or the mysteries of the natural world.

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Finding the Mother Tree

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The world-leading scientist of plant communication and intelligence reveals how she discovered the secrets of the forest.

Raised in the hardy forest communities of British Columbia, scientist Suzanne Simard overturned conventional beliefs in proving that trees and plants are connected underground by an immense web of fungal mycelia, at the centre of which lie the Mother Trees— the mysterious, powerful entities that sustain the forest.

Finding the Mother Tree is the story of a lifetime spent uncovering startling truths about trees—their perceptions, behaviours, healing capacities, language, memory, and wisdom. Simard's landmark work has been immensely influential, revealing the complex cycle of forest life—on which we rely for our existence—and offering profound lessons about resilience and kinship.

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Finding the Mother Tree is a powerful memoir that blends scientific discovery with personal narrative. Reviewers praise Suzanne Simard's ability to make complex ecological concepts accessible and engaging, highlighting her revelations about forest communication and interconnectivity. The book is lauded for its emotional depth, scientific clarity, and its urgent call to understand and protect the natural world during a critical time for biodiversity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141990286

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Dr. Suzanne Simard was raised in the Monashee Mountains of British Columbia. She is Professor of Forest Ecology in the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry, and has earned a global reputation for her research on tree connectivity and communication and its impact on the health and biodiversity of forests.

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