The hidden life of trees : what they feel, how they communicate : discoveries from a secret world / Peter Wohlleben ; foreword by Tim Flannery ; translation by Jane Billinghurst.
Summary:
"Are trees social beings? Forester and author Peter Wohlleben 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 he has observed in his woodland"-- Provided by publisher.
Draws on up-to-date research and engaging forester stories to reveal how trees nurture each other and communicate, outlining the life cycles of "tree families" that support mutual growth, share nutrients, and contribute to a resilient ecosystem.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781771642484
- Physical Description: xv, 272 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
- Publisher: Vancouver, BC, Canada : David Suzuki Institute ; [2016]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes "Notes From a Forest Scientist" by Dr. Suzanne Simard, Professor of Forest Ecology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver. "Originally published in Germany in 2015 as Das geheime Leben der Bäume"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1110L Lexile |
| Language Note: | Translated from the German. |
| Awards Note: | Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries (CBHL) Annual Literature Award - Nominee, 2017 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Trees. Trees > Ecology. Trees > Social aspects. Forest ecology. Communication. |
Available copies
- 20 of 52 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 3 copies available at Rockingham County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 7 current holds with 52 total copies.
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| Eden Library | 582.16 W (Text) | 31554010081148 | Adult Nonfiction | On holds shelf | - |
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | 582.16 W (Text) | 31554010081155 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/15/2025 |
| Reidsville Library | 582.16 W (Text) | 31554010081163 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/07/2025 |
| Albemarle Main Library | 582.16 Woh (Text) | 31010000560567 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | 582.16 WOH (Text) | 50503300473644 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | 582.16 WOHLL (Text) | 34208203551717 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/19/2025 |
| Black Mountain Library | 582.16 WOH (Text) | 0020512168525 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 04/30/2025 |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | 582.16 WOH (Text) | 540191011090849 | Adult Nonfiction | In transit | - |
| Cliffdale Library | 582.16 W (Text) | 31781063547267 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/12/2025 |
| Cumberland Headquarters | 582.16 W (Text) | 31781064897786 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/12/2025 |
| East Regional Library | 582.16 W (Text) | 31781064897737 | Adult Nonfiction | On holds shelf | - |
| Edneyville Branch | 582.16 W (Text) | 33258010333007 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 04/29/2025 |
| Etowah Branch | 582.16 W (Text) | 33258008113180 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/16/2025 |
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| Fletcher Branch | 582.16 W (Text) | 33258008113172 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 04/30/2025 |
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| Henderson Main Branch | 582.16 W (Text) | 33258008073475 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 02/08/2021 |
| Hocutt-Ellington Memorial Library | 582.16 Wohlleben (Text) | 39523000242533 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 07/01/2025 |
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| Reynolda Manor Branch | 582.16 W (Text) | 0112521259464 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/02/2025 |
| Richard H. Thornton Main Library | 582.16 WOHLLE (Text) | 42756202016728 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Robeson County Public Library | 582.16 WOHLLEBEN (Text) | 34510000560340 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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| West Asheville Library | 582.16 WOH (Text) | 0020513595650 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 05/08/2025 |
Summary:
"Are trees social beings? Forester and author Peter Wohlleben 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 he has observed in his woodland"--
Draws on up-to-date research and engaging forester stories to reveal how trees nurture each other and communicate, outlining the life cycles of "tree families" that support mutual growth, share nutrients, and contribute to a resilient ecosystem.
Draws on up-to-date research and engaging forester stories to reveal how trees nurture each other and communicate, outlining the life cycles of "tree families" that support mutual growth, share nutrients, and contribute to a resilient ecosystem.
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