Description
THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES
Book Summary
Delve into an unknown universe hiding within the forest. Renowned forester Peter Wohlleben reveals the extraordinary capabilities of trees: they communicate with each other, care for their offspring, and assist sick neighbors. This eighth-anniversary commemorative edition uncovers how trees possess memory, emotions, and sensitivity, exchanging chemical messages and displaying complex social behaviors. A fascinating journey that will transform how you see nature.
What is it about?
The work offers a privileged look at the hidden life of trees, debunking the idea that they are passive, isolated beings. Based on recent scientific discoveries and his own forestry experience, Wohlleben explains how trees communicate using odorous chemical substances. For example, when an oak is attacked by insects, it sends aromatic signals to surrounding companions, which quickly load themselves with bitter substances to drive off predators. The book narrates surprising stories about the unheard-of abilities of trees, showing that they also feel pain, get sunburned, develop wrinkles, and have memories.
Main Topics
- Chemical communication and social networks among trees
- Social behavior and parental care in the plant kingdom
- Intelligence, memory, and emotions of trees
- Symbiotic relationships between forest species
- Defense mechanisms and adaptation to the natural environment
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for nature lovers, hikers, biologists, environmental science students, and any curious person who wants to understand the complexity and social life of forests. It is also ideal for readers seeking a scientific yet accessible perspective on the plant world.
What this book offers
- A revolutionary vision of the intelligence and social life of trees
- Explanations based on recent scientific research and practical experiences
- Fascinating stories that change the perception of forests as living, interconnected ecosystems
- Practical knowledge to better understand the nature that surrounds us
Technical Specifications
- Author: WOHLLEBEN, PETER
- Publisher: COSSET·NIA
- Language: cat
- Subject: NATURAL HISTORY
- Collection: LA MANDRAGORA
- Publication date: March 2025
- Number of pages: 176
- Weight: 400 g
Editorial Review
This commemorative edition of "The Hidden Life of Trees" solidifies Peter Wohlleben as an exceptional science communicator who brings forestry science to the general public. His ability to humanize trees without sacrificing rigor makes the book appealing to both specialists and casual readers alike. A work that invites us to rediscover forests with a new and respectful perspective.