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.
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.
Videos
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.
VIDEO: The secret language of trees
Watch Suzanne's TEDTalk with Camille Defrenne to learn more about the symbiotic relationship between trees and mycorrhizae.
VIDEO: How Trees Secretly Talk to Each Other
An informative video from National Geographic about the science behind tree communication.
VIDEO: How Trees Secretly talk to each other
An animated overview of how trees talk to each other from the BBC.
Featured Article
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
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UBC prof Suzanne Simard named in Time’s ‘most influential’ list – CBC News
Meet the Vancouver scientist whose work could help fight forest fires, save old-growth – Vancouver Sun
UBC professor recognized by TIME magazine – Global News
Dr. Suzanne Simard is on the list for Time Magazines 100 most influential people for her research – The Morning Buzz on Spice Radio
Nelson scientist is one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people – Victoria News / Black Press Media
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
Featured in Victoria Times Colonist, New Westminster Record, Vancouver Is Awesome, The Squamish Chief and Bowen Island UndercurrentBy Michael John Lo
June 9, 2024
Dr. Suzanne Simard Talks Trees, Climate, and Interconnection
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Blog
By Brooklyn Botanic Garden Staff
June 3, 2024
By Brooklyn Botanic Garden Staff
June 3, 2024
Scientists call on Canada to adopt ecologically minded forest degradation definition
Featured in The Toronto Star, Victoria Times Colonist, and North Shore News
By Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press
November 8, 2023
By Jordan Omstead, The Canadian Press
November 8, 2023
Emerging tree diseases are on the rise, threatening the planet's largest plants
CBC News: What on Earth
October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023
Suzanne Simard, best-selling author of‘ Finding the Mother Tree,’ pledges advocacy for environmental protection ‘until I’m dead’
The Boston Globe
Amy Sutherland
September 20, 2023
Amy Sutherland
September 20, 2023
Opinion: As big burns become the new normal, we need new forest management policies
Vancouver Sun
Op-ed by Briony Penn and Rachel Holt
August 24, 2023
Op-ed by Briony Penn and Rachel Holt
August 24, 2023
Canada Files Season 4 Ep. 10: Suzanne Simard
Canada Files
Interviewed by Valerie Pringle
May 22, 2023
Interviewed by Valerie Pringle
May 22, 2023
Our economy drives deforestation – Suzanne Simard on protecting our forests
Channel 4 News, UK
May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023
Suzanne Simard Changed How the World Sees Trees
New York Magazine
By Robert Moor
May 6, 2021
By Robert Moor
May 6, 2021
Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal Win Rights to Memoir ‘Finding the Mother Tree’ With Adams to Star
Variety Magazine
By Matt Donnelly
May 4, 2021
By Matt Donnelly
May 4, 2021
‘Mother Trees’ Are Real. They Model Sharing and Generosity
The Tyee
By Dorothy Woodend
May 3, 2021
By Dorothy Woodend
May 3, 2021
How Trees Mother Their Seedlings and What We Can Learn About Connection From Forests
Time Magazine
By Susanna Schrobsdorff
May 2, 2021
By Susanna Schrobsdorff
May 2, 2021
Review - Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest
Library Journal
Reviewed by Robert Eagan
May 1, 2021
Reviewed by Robert Eagan
May 1, 2021
Suzanne Simard interview: How I uncovered the hidden language of trees
New Scientist
By Rowan Harper
April 28, 2021
By Rowan Harper
April 28, 2021
Secrets of a tree whisperer: ‘They get along, they listen – they’re attuned’
The Guardian
By Kate Kellaway
April 25, 2021
By Kate Kellaway
April 25, 2021
Suzanne Simard Book “Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering The Wisdom Of The Forest” Releasing Worldwide This Spring
UBC Faculty of Forestry
April 15, 2021
April 15, 2021
I Am Because We Are
Zygote Quarterly
By Adelheid Fischer
Photos by Camille Defrenne April 15, 2021
By Adelheid Fischer
Photos by Camille Defrenne April 15, 2021
Suzanne Simard Overcame Adversity to Unlock the Secret World of Trees
University Affairs
By Kerry Banks
March 24, 2021
By Kerry Banks
March 24, 2021
A Kootenay Professor Has Proven Trees Communicate With One Another
Kootenay Mountain Culture
By Arianna Murphy-Steed
December 29, 2020
By Arianna Murphy-Steed
December 29, 2020
Les arbres mères contre les changements climatiques
CBC Radio-Canada
By Anaïs Elboujdaini
January 22, 2020
By Anaïs Elboujdaini
January 22, 2020
Never Underestimate the Intelligence of Trees
Nautilus
By Brandon Keim
October 31, 2019
By Brandon Keim
October 31, 2019
A biologist believes that trees speak a language we can learn
Quartz
By Ephrat Livni
November 3, 2017
By Ephrat Livni
November 3, 2017
The secret life of trees: Is nature less selfish than we think?
CNN
By Paula Erizanu
February 7, 2017
By Paula Erizanu
February 7, 2017
Opinion: Climate change denial bullying declining — but not fast enough
Vancouver Sun
Op-ed by Suzanne Simard and Steph Troughton
February 27, 2024
Op-ed by Suzanne Simard and Steph Troughton
February 27, 2024