'Levison Wood is a great adventurer and a wonderful storyteller.' Sir Ranulph Fiennes
'Britain's best-loved adventurer... he looks like a man who will stare danger in the face and
soak up a lot of pain without complaint.' The Times Levison Wood has spent a lifetime
exploring wild places and witnessing environmental challenges and conservation efforts around
the world. Now he's delving into the incredible world of forests. In this global investigation
The Great Tree Story explores the profound influence forests have had on our planet and
civilisation. Each chapter digs into a different aspect of this relationship from the
evolutionary history of trees and their cultural significance in ancient civilisations to the
impacts of agriculture colonisation and the industrial revolution on forest ecosystems. The
book highlights the wisdom of indigenous communities in forest stewardship examines the
environmental movement's efforts to protect forests and analyses the causes and consequences
of deforestation and environmental degradation. Forests are integral components of the global
ecosystem. They serve as complex habitats for flora and fauna supporting a delicate web of
interdependence that we have only scratched the surface of understanding. Every organism from
the towering trees to the smallest insects plays a crucial role in maintaining the
biodiversity that sustains our planet. The intricate relationships woven within forests are not
to be underestimated for they are the threads that hold our world together. In this
compelling weaving of fascinating anecdotes and in-depth research Wood contemplates the future
of forests emphasising the importance of collective action and individual responsibility in
preserving these vital ecosystems.
