About the book: Within the vast kingdom of flora, trees are among the most important living beings; yet, we are still far from uncovering all their mysteries and secrets. They are beautiful, ingenious, and magnificent beings, incredibly capable of occupying space and resisting human control. They are unobtrusive and live longer than any other living creature. In some cases, they can live indefinitely! In this book, Francis Hallé—an internationally renowned scientist specializing in trees and the discoverer of botanical architecture—conveys his passion for these wonders of nature, offering surprising insights into their capabilities and characteristics. Understanding the plant kingdom, the French ecologist argues, requires an "intellectual revolution" and is now, more than ever, an urgent necessity.
About the author Francis Hallé: A botanist, biologist, and expert on trees and tropical forests. Known for the Radeau des cimes expedition (1986), in which he explored the canopy—the upper layer of the forest formed by tree crowns—of the world's forests with the help of a hot air balloon. An extraordinary human and scientific adventure that profoundly transformed our knowledge of plants in their arboreal form. He is the author of several books on the subject.
Translated by Maria Luísa de Abreu Lima Paz
ISBN: 9786588280584
Pages: 80
Paperback
Width: 13.00 cm
Height: 20.00 cm
Length: 1.00 cm
Weight: 200.00 g
