Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard

The world-leading scientist of plant communication and intelligence reveals how she discovered the secrets of the forest

Raised in the hardy forest communities of British Columbia, scientist Suzanne Simard overturned conventional beliefs in proving that trees and plants are connected underground by an immense web of fungal mycelia, at the centre of which lie the Mother Trees- the mysterious, powerful entities that sustain the forest.

Finding the Mother Tree is the story of a lifetime spent uncovering startling truths about trees- their perceptions, behaviours, healing capacities, language, memory and wisdom. Simard’s landmark work has been immensely influential, revealing the complex cycle of forest life – on which we rely for our existence – and offering profound lessons about resilience and kinship.

About the Author: Dr. Suzanne Simard is the bestselling author of Finding the Mother Tree. She is a Professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia, where she leads The Mother Tree Project. She has earned a global reputation for pioneering research on tree connectivity and communication and its impact on the health and diversity of forests. She lives with her family in the mountains around Nelson, British Columbia.

03 Mar 2022
 

Finding the Mother Tree: Uncovering the Wisdom and Intelligence of the Forest by Suzanne Simard ISBN 9780141990286