Diana Beresford-Kroeger, eine Botanikerin und Biochemikerin, verbindet Ethnobotanik, Gartenbau, Spiritualität und alternative Medizin, um einen Weg zu besserer Fürsorge für die natürliche Welt aufzuzeigen. Als präzise und poetische Schriftstellerin, die in den gälischen Erzähltraditionen ihrer Kindheit verwurzelt ist, erforscht sie in ihrer Arbeit die tiefen Verbindungen zwischen Mensch und Umwelt. Ihre einzigartige literarische Stimme, beeinflusst von keltischem Wissen, offenbart ein tiefes Verständnis des Pflanzenreichs und zielt darauf ab, die Leser zu einer bewussteren und nachhaltigeren Existenz im Einklang mit der Natur zu inspirieren.
Meine Lebensreise von uralter keltischer Weisheit zu einer heilenden Anschauung des Waldes
Nach dem frühen Tod ihrer Eltern wird Diana Beresford-Kroeger von einer Familie aufgenommen, die alte keltische Traditionen pflegt. Sie wird in einer Philosophie unterrichtet, die die Bedeutung von Wäldern betont. Das Buch beschreibt Dianas Weg zur Wissenschaftlerin und ihre Erkenntnisse über Bäume und deren Rolle im globalen Ökosystem.
"Canadian botanist, biochemist and visionary Diana Beresford-Kroeger's startling insights into the hidden life of trees have already sparked a quiet revolution in how we understand our relationship to forests. Now, in a captivating account of how her life led her to these illuminating and crucial ideas, she shows us how forests can not only heal us but save the planet. When Diana Beresford-Kroeger--whose father was a member of the Anglo-Irish aristocracy and whose mother was an O'Donoghue, one of the stronghold families who carried on the ancient Celtic traditions--was orphaned as a child, she could have been sent to the Magdalene Laundries. Instead, the O'Donoghue elders, most of them scholars and freehold farmers in the Lisheens valley in County Cork, took her under their wing. Diana became the last ward under the Brehon Law. Over the course of three summers, she was taught the ways of the Celtic triad of mind, body and soul. This included the philosophy of healing, the laws of the trees, Brehon wisdom and the Ogham alphabet, all of it rooted in a vision of nature that saw trees and forests as fundamental to human survival and spirituality. Already a precociously gifted scholar, Diana found that her grounding in the ancient ways led her to fresh scientific concepts. Out of that huge and holistic vision have come the observations that put her at the forefront of her field: the discovery of mother trees at the heart of a forest; the fact that trees are a living library, have a chemical language and communicate in a quantum world; the major idea that trees heal living creatures through the aerosols they release and that they carry a great wealth of natural antibiotics and other healing substances; and, perhaps most significantly, that planting trees can actively regulate the atmosphere and the oceans, and even stabilize our climate. This book is not only the story of a remarkable scientist and her ideas, it harvests all of her powerful knowledge about why trees matter, and why trees are a viable, achievable solution to climate change. Diana eloquently shows us that if we can understand the intricate ways in which the health and welfare of every living creature is connected to the global forest, and strengthen those connections, we will still have time to mend the self-destructive ways that are leading to drastic fires, droughts and floods."-- Provided by publisher
This beautifully illustrated guide explores North America's native trees, combining intelligence and passion. It provides an engaging and informative blueprint for restoring the biosphere, making it a valuable resource for nature enthusiasts and environmental advocates alike.
Diana Beresford-Kroeger's startling insights into the hidden life of trees have sparked a quiet revolution. In this captivating account, she shows us how forests can not only heal us, but can also save the planet.
A pioneering scientist writes of the fascinating ecological and pharmaceutical properties of trees, and how mother trees nourish younger trees and help them defend themselves The inspiration for the documentary Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees, and herself part of the inspiration for Dr. Patricia Westerford, the tree researcher at the heart of The Overstory, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Richard Powers Renowned scientist Diana Beresford-Kroeger presents an unforgettable and highly original work of natural history with The Global Forest. She explores the fascinating and largely untapped ecological and pharmaceutical properties of trees: leaves that can comb the air of particulate pollution, fatty acids in the nuts of hickory and walnut trees that promote brain development, the compound in the water ash that helps prevent cancer, aerosols in pine trees that calm nerves. In precise, imaginative, and poetic prose, she describes the complexity and beauty of forests, as well as the environmental dangers they face. The author's indisputable passion for her subject matter will inspire readers to look at trees, and at their own connection to the natural world, with newfound awe.
Tips for Healthier, Happier and Kinder Living from a Visionary Natural Scientist
Focusing on a holistic approach to health and well-being, the author offers practical advice rooted in science and personal experience. Combining her background in medical biochemistry with storytelling, she provides insights on nutrition, home care, and disease prevention. Emphasizing simplicity and a connection to nature, the essays advocate for a lifestyle that values frugality and appreciation for the environment. Blending modern medicine with indigenous wisdom, the book serves as an inspiring guide to living a fulfilling, healthier life.
The book presents a compelling exploration of forests through the lens of Diana Beresford-Kroeger's extensive expertise in botany, biochemistry, and biology. It emphasizes the critical role forests play in combating climate change and urges readers to engage with the science behind them. The author inspires action by encouraging individuals to contribute to the planting and protection of forests, highlighting their importance for our survival and the planet's future.