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The pioneering work of Suzanne Simard on plant communication and intelligence has been featured in magazines, podcasts, TED Talks, documentary films and radio programs in North America and Europe.

If you are interested in interviewing Suzanne about her research or her book, “Finding the Mother Tree“, please contact Steph Troughton at Mother.tree@ubc.ca or at (604) 362-7706.

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Collection of print articles from prestigious national and international magazines, showcasing Dr. Suzanne Simard: Chatelaine: Spring 2023, TIME 100: 2024 list of the World’s Most Influential People, Elle Canada: September 2024, Elle Australia: March 2024, Oregon Stater: Fall 2024. Illustration by Abigail Millson.

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VIDEO: How trees talk to each other

Watch Suzanne Simard’s TEDTalk to find out more about how trees communicate and share resources using the mycorrhizal network.

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VIDEO: The secret language of trees

Watch Suzanne's TEDTalk with Camille Defrenne to learn more about the symbiotic relationship between trees and mycorrhizae.

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VIDEO: How Trees Secretly Talk to Each Other

An informative video from National Geographic about the science behind tree communication.

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VIDEO: How Trees Secretly talk to each other

An animated overview of how trees talk to each other from the BBC.

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Suzanne Simard named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world for 2024

Time Magazine
by Jeffery Kluger
April 17, 2024

Media

The pioneering work of Suzanne Simard on plant communication and intelligence has been featured in magazines, podcasts, TED Talks, documentary films and radio programs in North America and Europe.

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Videos

VIDEO: How trees talk to each other

VIDEO: The secret language of trees

VIDEO: How Trees Secretly Talk to Each Other

VIDEO: How Trees Secretly talk to each other

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Suzanne Simard named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world for 2024

Aspen is a natural fire guard. Why has B.C. spent decades killing it off with glyphosate?

Saving the ‘mother trees’

Exploring the Hidden Ties in Earth’s Forests with Suzanne Simard

As logging intensifies forest fires, Wet’suwet’en fight to protect old growth

‘We can feel our ancestors’: one First Nation’s fight to save Canada’s old forests

UBC researchers reveal hidden worlds in 5 TED Talks

Life's work for Suzanne Simard is researching how trees in forests communicate with each other

She is receiving an honorary degree from Royal Roads University

Dr. Suzanne Simard Talks Trees, Climate, and Interconnection

Scientists call on Canada to adopt ecologically minded forest degradation definition

Emerging tree diseases are on the rise, threatening the planet's largest plants

Suzanne Simard, best-selling author of‘ Finding the Mother Tree,’ pledges advocacy for environmental protection ‘until I’m dead’

Opinion: As big burns become the new normal, we need new forest management policies

Canada Files Season 4 Ep. 10: Suzanne Simard

Our economy drives deforestation – Suzanne Simard on protecting our forests

Suzanne Simard Changed How the World Sees Trees

Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal Win Rights to Memoir ‘Finding the Mother Tree’ With Adams to Star

‘Mother Trees’ Are Real. They Model Sharing and Generosity

How Trees Mother Their Seedlings and What We Can Learn About Connection From Forests

Review - Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest

Wisdom of Trees

Suzanne Simard interview: How I uncovered the hidden language of trees

Secrets of a tree whisperer: ‘They get along, they listen – they’re attuned’

Suzanne Simard Book “Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering The Wisdom Of The Forest” Releasing Worldwide This Spring

I Am Because We Are

Suzanne Simard Overcame Adversity to Unlock the Secret World of Trees

A Kootenay Professor Has Proven Trees Communicate With One Another

The Social Life of Forests

Les arbres mères contre les changements climatiques

Never Underestimate the Intelligence of Trees

A biologist believes that trees speak a language we can learn

The secret life of trees: Is nature less selfish than we think?

From Tree to Shining Tree

The Intelligent Plant

Opinion: Climate change denial bullying declining — but not fast enough