When the Forest Breathes
Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World
The trailblazing scientist who pioneered the concept of sophisticated communication between trees returns with a book that, drawing on rigorous science and neglected indigenous wisdom, places nature’s own cycles of renewal at the center of a powerful vision for the future of our forests.
When the Forest Breathes is available now for pre-order and will officially be released on March 31, 2026.
When the Forest Breathes
Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World
The trailblazing scientist who pioneered the concept of sophisticated communication between trees returns with a book that, drawing on rigorous science and neglected indigenous wisdom, places nature’s own cycles of renewal at the center of a powerful vision for the future of our forests.
When the Forest Breathes is available now for pre-order and will officially be released on March 31, 2026.
Written in 21 different languages from around the world, “Finding The Mother Tree” is a New York Times bestseller that illuminates profound insights into nature’s ecosystems.
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About Suzanne
Suzanne Simard is a Professor of Forest Ecology at the University of British Columbia and the author of Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest.
Suzanne is a pioneer on the frontier of plant communication and intelligence; and has been hailed as a scientist who conveys complex, technical ideas in a way that is dazzling and profound. Her work has influenced filmmakers (the Tree of Souls in James Cameron’s Avatar) and her TED talks have been viewed by more than 10 million people worldwide.
Praise for Finding the Mother Tree
“This book promises to change our understanding about what is really going on in the forest, and other pressing mysteries about the real world.”
“The interplay of personal narrative, scientific insights, and the amazing revelations about the life of the forest make a compelling story. These are stories that the world needs to hear.”
"What Simard is revealing here has implications and potential on the scale of mapping the
human genome. Simard is one of this planet’s most insightful and eloquent translators."
“It completely overturned my view of nature.”
"I can think of no one better suited to bring more humanity into the process of science.”
“The stories Simard tells, and the insights she draws from them, will inspire readers and change the way they think about the world around them.”
