Ancient Woodlands UK x Suzanne Simard

Yesterday we met with Dr Suzanne Simard at Penguin Random House, to hear more about her new book ‚When the Forest Breathes‘. The book details Suzanne's research through the Mother Tree Project, the idea that the oldest trees act as connection hubs in the forest.

In 'When the Forest Breathes' Suzanne describes her long-term experiments in Canadian forests and reflects on how indigenous culture has always promoted much more sustainably forestry than western approaches. Looking at the forest as a living network, rather than simply a resource, changes our relationship to it and promotes healthy ecosystems.

 We also shared our work on protecting Ancient Woodlands and Old Growth Forests, and discussed what more needs to be done internationally to halt the loss of these irreplaceable ecosystems. 

This was an exciting meeting, which allowed us to share ideas across borders and gain experience from a renowned expert in the field of forest Ecology. I recommend checking out Suzanne's new book which is out now.

Lucy Grabe-Watson