Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest
A groundbreaking blend of science, memoir and nature writing, Finding the Mother Tree reveals the hidden, interconnected world of forests—and the woman who uncovered their secrets.
Forest ecologist Suzanne Simard transformed how we understand trees. Her pioneering research showed that trees communicate through vast underground networks, sharing nutrients, signals and even wisdom across generations. At the heart of this web are the “Mother Trees”—ancient giants that nurture seedlings and sustain forest communities.
Told through Simard’s own journey—from her childhood in British Columbia’s logging country to her scientific breakthroughs—this deeply personal and profoundly hopeful book explores how forests function like families and what they can teach us about resilience, cooperation, and care.
A New York Times Bestseller.
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