Hidden Life Trees What by Peter Wohlleben, First Edition (3 results)

First English language edition. 12mo. [xv], 271 pp. Illustrations. Hardcover binding in unclipped dustwrapper, very good condition. (101634). Foreword by Tim Flannery. Translation by Jane Billinghurst. -- A visually stunning journey into the diversity and wonders of forests. In his international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben opened readers' eyes to the amazing processes at work in forests every day. Now this new, breathtakingly illustrated edition brings those wonders to life like never before. With compelling selections from the original book and stunning, large-format photographs of trees from around the world, this gorgeous volume distills the essence of Wohlleben's message to show trees in all their glory and diversity. Through rich language highlighting the interconnectedness of forest ecosystems, the book offers fascinating insights about the fungal communication highway known as the "wood wide web," the difficult life lessons learned in tree school, the hard-working natural cleanup crews that recycle dying trees, and much more. Beautiful images provide the perfect complement to Wohlleben's words, with striking close-ups of bark and seeds, panoramas of vast expanses of green, and a unique look at what is believed to be the oldest tree on the planet.

Condition: New. Translation of: Das Geheime Leben der Beaume. Num Pages: 288 pages, B&W illustrations. BIC Classification: WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 197 x 29. Weight in Grams: 392. . 2016. First English Edition. Hardcover. . . . .

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Canadian Edition. |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. " 272p. index. Book.