The Genius of Trees: How trees mastered the elements and shaped the world aeroplane-sized seabirds that soar the

aeroplane-sized seabirds that soar the world’s thermals

Create beautiful botanical artworks

considered and full of surprises' - Observer

From late-night calls about badgers injured on the road

to the suburban streets of Plymouth

The Genius of Trees: How trees mastered the elements and shaped the world aeroplane-sized seabirds that soar theLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON FICTION 2026 A fascinating exploration of the remarkable inner lives of trees, The Genius of Trees reveals how these remarkable organisms have shaped our planet for hundreds of millions of years. Drawing on the latest discoveries in ecology and natural history, Harriet Rix uncovers the extraordinary ways trees influence the world around them. From transforming landscapes and storing carbon to forming complex