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Awaken your senses and learn how to be a forest detective - with Peter Wohlleben, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees."This book will fast-track you into the joys of spending time amongst the trees." - Tristan Gooley, author of The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs and How to Read Water"You'll be changed after reading this fine and enchanting book." - Richard Louv, author of Our Wild Calling and Last Child in the WoodsWhen you walk in the woods, do you use all five senses to explore your surroundings? For most of us, the answer is no - but when we do, a walk in the woods can go from pleasant to immersive and restorative. Forest Walking teaches you how to get the most out of your next adventure by becoming a forest detective, decoding nature's signs and awakening to the ancient past and thrilling present of the ecosystem around you.
About the Author
Peter Wohlleben spent over twenty years working for the forestry commission in Germany before leaving to put his ideas of ecology into practice. He now runs an environmentally friendly woodland in Germany, where he is working towards the return of primeval forests, as well as caring for both wild and domestic animals. Wohlleben has been celebrated for his distinctive approach to writing about nature; he brings to life groundbreaking scientific research through his observations of nature and the animals he lives amongst. He is also the author of international bestsellers including The Hidden Life of Trees and The Inner Life of Animals.
