Forests do not stay put but rather move at a nearly undetectable rate. A writer investigates this process of forest migration as well as the people studying the forests of the past, protecting the forests of the present, and planting the forests of the future.
What The Reviewers Say
Heller McAlpin,
The Wall Street Journal
... a deeply researched book that is liable to change your perspective on the magnificent, tall, woody creatures that cover one-third of the Earth’s land.
Alan Moores,
Booklist
... a rumination, backed by in-depth reporting.
Diana Hartle,
Library Journal
A beautiful elegy to trees and the people working to preserve them. This compelling read shows how climate change impacts the natural ranges of tree species and how scientists are creating strategies to mitigate this influence..