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Book Synopsis: Winner of the 2023 Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism"Original and readable." ―Financial Times' Best Environmental Books of 2022"Superb, inspiring." ―Winner, National Academies of Science Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications“Illuminating.” ―Silver Medalist, National Outdoor Book Awards Longlisted for the American Library Association's 2023 Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionFinalist, 2023 Banff Mountain Book Competition
In the tradition of Elizabeth Kolbert and Barry Lopez, a powerful, poetic and deeply absorbing account of the “lung” at the top of the world.
For the last fifty years, the trees of the boreal forest have been moving north. Ben Rawlence's The Treeline takes us along this critical frontier of our warming planet from Norway to Siberia, Alaska to Greenland, Canada to Sweden to meet the scientists, residents and trees confronting huge geological changes. Only the hardest species survive at these latitudes including the ice-loving Dahurian larch of Siberia, the antiseptic Spruce that purifies our atmosphere, the Downy birch conquering Scandinavia, the healing Balsam poplar that Native Americans use as a cure-all and the noble Scots Pine that lives longer when surrounded by its family.
It is a journey of wonder and awe at the incredible creativity and resilience of these species and the mysterious workings of the forest upon which we rely for the air we breathe. Blending reportage with the latest science, The Treeline is a story of what might soon be the last forest left and what that means for the future of all life on earth.
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Discover the remarkable story of The Treeline: The Last Forest and the Future of Life on Earth, winner of the prestigious 2023 Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism. This original and readable environmental masterpiece has been hailed as one of the best environmental books of 2022 by the Financial Times, and it's no wonder why. With inspiring storytelling and enlightening research, this book takes you on a journey from Norway to Alaska, Sweden to Greenland, and beyond, exploring the critical frontier of our warming planet.
Join author Ben Rawlence as he introduces you to the breathtaking world of the boreal forest, where trees have been shifting northward for the past fifty years. In The Treeline, you will meet the scientists, residents, and incredible tree species that are adapting to immense geological changes. From the resilient ice-loving Dahurian larch of Siberia to the air-purifying Spruce, and the noble Scots Pine, this book showcases the astonishing creativity and adaptability of these majestic trees.
Combining captivating reportage with the latest scientific discoveries, The Treeline sheds light on the symbiotic relationship between forests and our very existence. As we face unprecedented environmental challenges, understanding the profound impact of the last forest left on Earth becomes crucial. Get ready to be inspired by this poetic and enlightening account, perfect for fans of Elizabeth Kolbert and Barry Lopez.
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