KhizooologyFinding the Mother Tree
A forest's value is not exhausted by its timber.
Big Idea
Simard combines memoir with forest research to examine relationships among trees, fungi, and changing forestry practices.
Research journey
The narrative follows questions arising from Simard's experience in forests and forestry.
Belowground connections
Fungal associations link tree roots with soil processes.
Older trees
Simard investigates the roles mature trees can play within a forest.
Management
Her work challenges viewing trees only as separately harvestable units.
Evidence boundaries
The scale and interpretation of resource sharing remain scientific questions, not proof of human-like intention.
Notooo Take
Ask which ecological relationships a forestry decision preserves or disrupts.
One Thing to Keep
A forest's value is not exhausted by its timber.