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The power of trees : how ancient forests can save us if we let them / Peter Wohlleben ; translated by Jane Billinghurst.

Wohlleben, Peter, 1964- (author.). Billinghurst, Jane, 1958- (translator.). Wohlleben, Peter, 1964- translation of: Lange Atem der Bäume. English. (Added Author). David Suzuki Institute. (Added Author).

Summary:

"As human-caused climate change devastates the planet, forests play a critical role in keeping it habitable. While politicians and business leaders would have us believe that cutting down forests can be offset by mass tree planting, Wohlleben offers a warning: many tree planting campaigns lead to ecological disaster. Not only are these trees more susceptible to disease, flooding, fires, and landslides, we need to understand that forests are more than simply a collection of trees. Instead, they are ecosystems that consist of thousands of species, from animals to fungi and bacteria. The way to save trees, and ourselves? Step aside and let forests--which are naturally better equipped to face environmental challenges--heal themselves."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781771647748 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 271 pages ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: Vancouver, BC : Greystone Books, 2023.

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General Note:
Published in association with the David Suzuki Institute.
Translation of: Der lange Atem der Bäume.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Language Note:
Translated from the German.

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Peter Wohlleben is the author of several books about the natural world, including The Hidden Life of Trees, The Inner Life of Animals, and The Heartbeat of Trees. His books for children include Can You Hear the Trees Talking?, Do You Know Where the Animals Live?, and Peter and the Tree Children. A longtime 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. To learn more about Peter and his books, visit his website at peterwohllebenbooks.com.

Jane Billinghurst is a nature lover, master gardener, editor, translator, and author of six books. She has translated and edited several books by Peter Wohlleben, including the New York Times bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees. She lives in Anacortes, Washington, next to 2,800 acres of community forest lands.

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