The Forest Unseen

A biologist's year-long observation of a one-square-meter patch of old-growth Tennessee forest reveals the secret world hidden within. From scuttling salamanders to the first spring wildflowers, David George Haskell intricately weaves together the biology and ecology of every creature and plant that calls this forest home. Each short chapter presents a nature story in miniature, exploring the intricate relationships that order the forest's inhabitants. The Forest Unseen is a beautifully written and empathetic grand tour of nature's profundity that will leave you in awe of the world that exists beneath your feet.