San Antonio College Library

"Since the beginnings of history trees have served humankind in countless useful ways, but our relationship with trees has many dimensions beyond mere practicality. Trees are so entwined with human experience that diverse species have inspired their own stories, myths, songs, poems, paintings, and spiritual meanings. Some have achieved status as religious, cultural, or national symbols. In this beautifully illustrated volume Fiona Stafford offers...

From the world's leading forest ecologist who forever changed how people view trees and their connections to one another and other living things in the forest--a moving, inspiring journey of discovery. Suzanne Simard is a pioneer on the frontier of plant communciation and intelligence; she's been compared to Rachel Carson, hailed as a scientist who conveys complex, technical ideas in a way that is dazzling and profound. Her work has influenced filmmakers...