Finding the Mother Tree

Finding the Mother Tree is a captivating read penned by the acclaimed author, Suzanne Simard. Published recently in 2022 by Penguin Books Ltd, this book has quickly become a must-read in its genre. The narrative unravels the mysteries and wonders of nature, specifically focusing on the intricate network of trees and their symbiotic relationships, which Simard refers to as the 'Mother Tree'. The author's in-depth knowledge and passion shine through in this engaging work, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of our natural world. Don't miss out on this enlightening journey through the forest, courtesy of Penguin Books Ltd.

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'A scientific memoir as gripping as any HBO drama series' Kate Kellaway, ObserverA dazzling scientific detective story from the ecologist who first discovered the hidden language of trees No one has done more to transform our understanding of trees than the world-renowned scientist Suzanne Simard. Now she shares the secrets of a lifetime spent uncovering startling truths about trees: their cooperation, healing capacity, memory, wisdom and sentience. Raised in the forests of British Columbia, where her family has lived for generations, Professor Simard did not set out to be a scientist. She was working in the forest service when she first discovered how trees communicate underground through an immense web of fungi, at the centre of which lie the Mother Trees: the mysterious, powerful entities that nurture their kin and sustain the forest. Though her ground-breaking findings were initially dismissed and even ridiculed, they are now firmly supported by the data. As her remarkable journey shows us, science is not a realm apart from ordinary life, but deeply connected with our humanity. In Finding the Mother Tree, she reveals how the complex cycle of forest life - on which we rely for our existence - offers profound lessons about resilience and kinship, and must be preserved before it's too late.