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softanimal's review against another edition
Would like to return to later but wanted to read something else more
drone232's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A very good look into the harmful forestry practices of germany which is the home country of the author. A wonderful discussion of all that trees do and all that we are doing to harm them. Is a book to keep and to read Again someday.
sloph's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.25
There was a really good amount of information in this book. Lots of really cool tree facts. Some areas where it felt a bit rambly, but overall a more positive outlook on trees and nature.
knod78's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
I didn't read Hidden Life of Trees (or watch the movie, but I will); I bought the book for my tree loving friend and she did love the book. I won this on Goodreads Giveaway, but honestly, I didn't know those two books were connected.
This book is powerful and informative and interesting, which also includes solutions at the end. I learned so much about trees and about forest management. His big thing was to let nature be and let's try not to fix the issue, but just stop things destroying it. Simple as that. But we are humans will do what we will always do and that's fix the problem with a short-term solution that's not thought out or look at any effects it will have in the future. Americans are the worst about this.
My problems with the book is that it's a science book. So.Much.Science, and not really a flow to the science. It was just kind of thrown at me without a transition or more explanation of the overall data. My eyes glazed over a lot. And it's based on Germany and their practices; USA has a whole set of other issues that it won't help as much like wildfires, states, etc.
I think people who love nature and trees and want to learn more will love this book. I definitely did; it just wasn't my favorite book to read if that makes sense. I started to get more serious about my paper usage.
I didn't read Hidden Life of Trees (or watch the movie, but I will); I bought the book for my tree loving friend and she did love the book. I won this on Goodreads Giveaway, but honestly, I didn't know those two books were connected.
This book is powerful and informative and interesting, which also includes solutions at the end. I learned so much about trees and about forest management. His big thing was to let nature be and let's try not to fix the issue, but just stop things destroying it. Simple as that. But we are humans will do what we will always do and that's fix the problem with a short-term solution that's not thought out or look at any effects it will have in the future. Americans are the worst about this.
My problems with the book is that it's a science book. So.Much.Science, and not really a flow to the science. It was just kind of thrown at me without a transition or more explanation of the overall data. My eyes glazed over a lot. And it's based on Germany and their practices; USA has a whole set of other issues that it won't help as much like wildfires, states, etc.
I think people who love nature and trees and want to learn more will love this book. I definitely did; it just wasn't my favorite book to read if that makes sense. I started to get more serious about my paper usage.
martine_01's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
mogreig's review against another edition
4.0
An excellent read that should be compulsory for every forester and environmental politician to read. Trees are our answer to the enormous climate catastrophe we face if we are to save the planet.