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Suzanne Simard is a pioneer in plant communication and intelligence, often compared to Rachel Carson for her ability to convey complex ideas in a profound way. Her influential work has inspired filmmakers and garnered millions of views on her TED talks. In her first book, Simard invites readers into the intimate world of trees, revealing that they are not merely sources of timber but part of a complex, interdependent ecosystem. She illustrates how forests function as social entities, connected through underground networks that allow trees to communicate their health and vulnerabilities, sharing lives akin to our own. Simard explores how trees, coexisting for centuries, evolve, perceive one another, learn, adapt, recognize neighbors, and remember the past. They exhibit agency, issue warnings, and engage in both competition and cooperation, showcasing traits often attributed to human intelligence. Central to her narrative are the Mother Trees, powerful forces that connect and sustain their surroundings. Simard reflects on her upbringing in a logging community in British Columbia, her childhood fascination with trees, and her journey of discovery and struggle. Through her scientific quest, she shares personal experiences of love, loss, and transformation, emphasizing that scientific inquiry transcends data, revealing our connection to the world. Her insights illuminate the profound interconnectedness of the Mother Tree and it
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Finding the Mother Tree, Suzanne Simard
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- 2022
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