Tree Matters Blog
Books that inform
Secrets of a Tree Whisperer
Suzanne Simard revolutionised the way we think about plants and fungi with the discovery of the woodwide web. The ecologist’s book Finding the Mother Tree shares the wisdom of a life of listening to the forest
Changing The World
There was a time when a book could change the world. ’’Silent Spring’’ set in motion a movement that produced Earth Day, the Environmental Protection Agency, a domestic ban on DDT and a transformation of how Americans see the world they inhabit
People who inspire
An Environmental Investigator
Don Pinnock is a freelance investigative environmentalist journalist / photographer.
We follow his articles in the Daily Maverick with interest, and recommend you do too.
The Fire-Starter
A fire-starter that’s a dual commentary on how our hubris is robbing Earth of its symphonic aliveness & on our moral inadmissibility of remaining silent about the destruction
Benefits of trees
How Trees Work For Us
Let’s look at the benefits we experience every minute of the day from trees that improve our quality of life and reduce our health costs – & see how they work
Cape Town’s ”Champion Trees”
Cape Town is home to some of the oldest cultivated gardens in the country. Many of its trees are beloved for their heritage value or noteworthy size.
While its Champion Trees have borne witness to hundreds of years of history
Climate Crisis – Now
Cut through the noise around climate change – and hold the feet of the powerful to the fire.
Stay attuned to the big picture and the environment stories around The COP Glasgow conference
Resilient Cities Need Parks
“This book details the … vision for future, more resilient cities where Large Urban Parks are at the core … It will inspire you to care for and share the green treasures of your cities!”