Book Review by: Kadam Amruta Ajay (F.Y. B. Pharm)

Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s College of Pharmacy

“The Hidden Life of Trees” of a thought provoking and enlightening read for any one interested in nature ecology, or simple the wonder of the natural world. Peter Wohlleben was born on October 6 1964,in Bonn, Germany . He studied the Forestry Administration in Rhineland Palatinate for over 20 years. Peter Wohlleben’s work has had a significant impact on raising awareness about the natural world and the need to protect our planet’s ecosystem. His books continue to inspire readers to develop a deeper connection with nature and to advocate for the conservation of forests and biodiversity. Wohlleben gained international recognition with his best -selling book, “The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How they Communicate -Discoveries From a secret World”(original title in German “Das geheime Leben der Baume”), published in 2015 .The English translation of “The Hidden Life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben was done by Jane Billinghurst. In The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben shares this deep love of woods and forests and explain the amazing processes of life, death and regeneration he has observed in the woodland and the amazing scientific processes behind the wonders of which we are blissfully unaware. Much like human Families, tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, and support them as they grow, sharing nutrients with those who are sick or struggling and creating an ecosystem that mitigates the impact of extremes of heat and cold for the whole group, As a result of such interactions, trees in a family or community are protected and can live to be very old . In contrast, solitary trees, like Street kids, have a tough time of it and in most cases due much earlier than those in a group. Author explain how trees communicate with each other. They do this through a network of fungi in the soil . They can send signals about pests, share nutrients, and even warn each other of danger. Tress aren’t liners; they are social beings. They help each other out , especially when some are sick or struggling. They share resources to keep the whole forest healthy. Trees are tough .They can recover from damage, adapt to changing conditions and even “remember” past events Drawing on ground breaking new discoveries, Wohlleben presents the science behind the secret and previously unknown life of trees and their communication abilities; he describes how these discoveries have informed his own practices in the forest around him. As he says ,a happy forest is a healthy forest, and he believes that eco friendly practices not only are economically sustainable but also benefit the health of our planet and the mental and physical health of all who lived on Earth

Thank-you

Kadam Amruta Ajay

(F.Y. B. Pharm)