Riddles of the Forest. The Amazing Life of the Planet's Green Ecosystem

People live in close interaction with the forest and its inhabitants, but what do we really know about this mysterious ecosystem? Journalist Adriane Lochner invites the reader on a real walk along quiet forest paths, encouraging them to listen to the birds singing, get acquainted with the fauna, and understand how this amazing world, so valuable to humanity, is structured. From this book, you will learn how numerous living organisms coexist in this green world, how humans use the natural riches of the forest, and what challenges this special ecosystem faces in the 21st century. The edition contains unique illustrations by Paschalis Dougalis. «When you see the green peaks of hills rolling to the horizon, a sudden optimism overwhelms you. And then it truly seems that all the complex tasks of the 21st century are solvable, and nature is friendly to humans, just as they are to her. After all, he is part of her» (Adriane Lochner). The book was previously published in the series «The Culture of Nature» under the title «The Forest: How the Forest Ecosystem is Structured.»