Das verborgene Leben des Waldes

The world in a nutshell: For over a year, American biologist David Haskell visited and studied a square meter of ancient forest in detail. Equipped only with a lens, magnifying glass, and notebook, along with time and patience, the biologist focuses on the tiniest details: lichens and mosses, animal tracks or a passing salamander, ice crystals or the first spring flowers. With the knowledge of a naturalist and the descriptive artistry of a poet, he unfolds a comprehensive panorama of life in the forest, showcasing the intricately woven coexistence within a centuries-old ecosystem. A grand tour between science and poetry that makes nature's complexity and beauty tangible. David Haskell guides the reader to a new form of nature observation, where the invisible comes to light, and the small leads to big questions.