A NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON POST AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER amp8226 One of the most beloved books of our time an illuminating account of the forest and the science that shows us how trees communicate feel and live in social networks. After reading this book a walk in the woods will never be the same again.Breaks entirely new ground ... Peter Wohlleben has listened to trees and decoded their language. Now he speaks for them.The New York Review of BooksNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BRAINPICKINGS amp8226 HONORABLE MENTION SEJ Rachel Carson Environment Book Award amp8226 Shortlisted Audible International Book of the Year Award amp8226 Books For a Better Life Award amp8226 Indie Choice Awardamp8212Nonfiction Book of the YearAre trees social beings In The Hidden Life of Trees forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly 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 that he has observed in his woodland.amp8220A declaration of love and an engrossing primer on trees brimming with facts and an unashamed awe for nature.amp8221amp8212Washington Postamp8220Heavily dusted with the glitter of wonderment.amp8221amp8212The New YorkerIncludes a Note From a Forest Scientist by Dr.Suzanne SimardPublished in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute