When the Forest Breathes by Suzanne Simard review
The author of Finding the Mother Tree is back with an inspiring call to the next generation of ecologists
TL;DR
- Suzanne Simard, a forestry ecologist, was apprehended at a protest against logging in Fairy Creek.
- Her research suggests trees communicate and support each other, with "mother trees" nurturing new life.
- Simard faced academic backlash for implying trees have communal and kinship links.
- Her new book, "When the Forest Breathes," reflects on her legacy and role in supporting younger researchers.
- She is involved in the Mother Tree Project, planting trees globally, and collaborates with Indigenous communities.
- Simard concludes that activism is necessary alongside scientific recommendations for conservation and restoration.
- The book explores the poetry and philosophy behind her work, stepping beyond peer-reviewed research.