Is a River Alive? unearthing a rich tapestry of

unearthing a rich tapestry of meaning and memory that connects us to the past

The Uncertain

decomposer fungi break down fallen leaves and trunks to feed the forest

their movement stops when they are anaesthetised

Moving from Watchet harbour in the South West to Gateshead in the North East

Is a River Alive? unearthing a rich tapestry ofFrom celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective shifting new book, which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title. At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings, who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law. Is a River Alive? takes the reader on an exhilarating exploration of the past, present and futures of this ancient, urgent