The Power of Trees
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The Power of Trees
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The Power of Trees
The follow-up to the international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees, offering compelling insights into the lungs of our planet and the fragility of our intertwined futures.
‘Eye-opening ... The Power of Trees reminds us that trees are not the slow learners when it comes to climate change - we are.’ - Danielle Clode
Trees can survive without humans, but we can't live without trees. Even if human-caused climate change devastates our planet, trees will return - as they do, always and everywhere, even after ice ages, catastrophic fires, destructive storms, and deforestation. It would be nice if we were around to see them flourish.
The Power of Trees is forester Peter Wohlleben's follow-up to his internationally bestselling The Hidden Life of Trees. It is as fascinating and eye-opening as it is trenchant in its critique. On the one hand, Wohlleben shares astonishing discoveries about how trees pass knowledge down to succeeding generations that helps them survive climate change; on the other, he is unsparing in his criticism of those who wield economic and political power - who plant trees exclusively for the sake of logging and virtue-signalling, even as they ruthlessly exploit nature.
The Power of Trees is a love letter to the forest and a passionate argument for protecting nature's boundless diversity - not only for the trees, but also for ourselves.
‘A magisterial take on how forests can save the planet from our worst endeavours’ - Fred Pearce
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The Power of Trees by Peter Wohlleben has been praised for its insightful and accessible exploration of the complex lives and importance of trees. Reviewers appreciate Wohlleben's ability to blend scientific facts with personal anecdotes, making the book both informative and engaging. The author's passion for forestry shines through, inspiring readers to see trees in a new and meaningful way.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760643621
Publisher: Black Inc.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 April 2023
Country: Australia
Imprint: Black Inc.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 233.0mm
Weight: 354g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Peter Wohlleben spent more than twenty years working for the forestry commission before leaving to put his ideas of ecology into practice. He now runs an environmentally friendly woodland in Germany, where he is working for the return of primeval forests. He has written numerous books, including the global bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees, The Heartbeat of Trees and the children's book Peter and the Tree Children.
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