From the internationally bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees

An illuminating manifesto on ancient forests: how they adapt to climate change by passing their wisdom through generations, and why our future lies in protecting them. 

 In his beloved book The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben revealed astonishing discoveries about the social networks of trees and how they communicate. Now, in The Power of Trees, he turns to their future, with a searing critique of forestry management, tree planting and the exploitation of old growth forests.

As human-caused climate change devastates the planet, forests play a critical role in keeping it habitable. While politicians and business leaders would have us believe that cutting down forests can be offset by mass tree planting, Wohlleben offers a warning: many tree planting schemes lead to ecological disaster. Not only are these trees more susceptible to disease, flooding, fires and landslides, we need to understand that forests are more than simply a collection of trees. Instead, they are ecosystems that consist of thousands of species, from animals to fungi and bacteria. The way to save trees, and ourselves? Step aside and let forests – which are naturally better equipped to face environmental challenges – heal themselves.

With the warmth and wonder familiar to readers from his previous books, Wohlleben also shares emerging scientific research about how forests shape climates both locally and across continents

The Power of Trees, By Peter Wohlleben, Read by Mike Grady

A symphonic dance exploring rhythm and natural versus unnatural sounds. A study on the difference between old and new forests, clear cutting and forest fires.

Kovacik || Symphonic Dance No. 3 Op. 9

The process toward a permanent solution for Last Chance Grade on Highway 101 south of Crescent City CA is taking another step forward.   The public comment period on the combined CEQA and NEPA process closes February 14th.

Last Chance Grade CEQA:NEPA Docs Available

My favorite LSDream song, remixed and thrown into a mystical forest full of haunting owls, loons, nightinggales, and doves.  Find your way out or get lost deep in the undergrowth

Peace Love And Doves (Hoo Am I)

AM88 Redwoods: Inside the Tree

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