Book Discussion: The Power of Trees by Peter Wohlleban

The annual world-wide ecumenical observance of the Season of Creation began on September 1 and ends on October 4. In the Belfast area St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church and St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, in collaboration with the Greater Bay Area Ministerium, have presented a range of activities around the theme: “Listening to Trees: Witnesses and Prophets.” As a follow-up, the Belfast Free Library will offer a two-part book discussion on the book: “The Power of Trees,” by Peter Wohlleben.

In his beloved book “The Hidden Life of Trees”, German forester and author, Peter Wohlleben revealed astonishing discoveries about the social networks of trees and how they communicate. Now, in “The Power of Trees”, he turns to their future, with a searing critique of forestry management, tree planting, and the exploitation of old growth forests.

The series, co- facilitated by Kate Hanson and Cloe Chunn will  meet on Mondays, October 16^th and 30^th, 3:30- 5:00 in the Abbott Room. Pre-registration is required; books will be available to borrow from the Belfast Free Library. To sign up stop by the main circulation desk or call 207-338-3884 ext 10.