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Finding the Mother Tree – A Conversation with Suzanne Simard

Emergence Magazine Podcast

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Trees, Ecosystems, and Professional Struggles

This chapter reflects on the speaker's deep connection to forests shaped by their upbringing in British Columbia, contrasting intuitive ecological understanding with reductionist industry practices. It highlights the tension between traditional forestry methodologies and emerging scientific insights that emphasize ecological cooperation and symbiosis. The speaker shares personal challenges in the male-dominated forest industry, revealing how resistance to innovative research fueled both turmoil and a renewed passion for their work.

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