Interview with Peter Wohlleben, The Power of Trees: How Ancient Forests Can Save Us If We Let Them

Uncommon Sense – Triple R FM

Amy's first ever interview for Uncommon Sense was with Peter Wohlleben on his debut book, The Hidden Life of Trees. Now. the German forester, conservationist, and best-selling author returns to discuss his latest book, 'The Power of Trees: How Ancient Forests Can Save Us If We Let Them.' Amy and Peter delve into a wide-range of themes from the book. Peter reveals how trees can create their own climate and weather systems, how trees communicate with birds and insects to protect themselves, the fascinating ways trees respond in situations of unexpected drought, the intricate and unexpected relationship dynamics between fungi, bacteria, and trees, and why ancient or old growth trees will play a key role in combatting climate change. He discusses these topics and much more. Broadcast on 26 September 2023. To listen to Amy's first interview with Peter, visit: https://soundcloud.com/uncommonsense-rrr/interview-with-peter-wohlleben-the-hidden-life-of-trees