‘A simultaneously stimulating and soothing blend of nature writing and science … Strongly encourages tree hugging for our own, human sake’ - Guardian Summer Reads

A powerful return to the forest, where trees have heartbeats, roots act like underground brains, and the colour green steadies the human mind. In The Heartbeat of Trees, internationally renowned forester Peter Wohlleben explores the deep, scientifically proven connections between people and the natural world, revealing how the forest sharpens our senses, soothes our stress and strengthens our bond with the wild.

Although many of us fear that climate change and modern life have severed our relationship with nature, Wohlleben argues that these ancient ties are still very much alive. We simply need to know where to look.

Blending cutting-edge ecological research with Wohlleben’s absorbing writing, The Heartbeat of Trees uncovers the remarkable ways humans interact with forests, including:

the hidden language of the forest

emerging science on plant consciousness

the increasingly blurred boundary between flora and fauna

Deeply insightful and rooted in the latest environmental science, this captivating book offers a transformative perspective on our place within the natural world. Perfect for readers seeking nature writing about trees, forest ecology books, and science-based explorations of human–nature connection.