THE TREE COLLECTORS Tales of Arboreal Obsession

Planting a tree is an investment in the future. This charming audiobook introduces listeners to 50 very different people who are united by their love of trees and their visions of what they mean. The author's almost lyrical style and Jade Wheeler's gentle, even tone carry listeners along as they meet people such as Joe Hamilton, who grows pines on land once owned by his enslaved great-grandfather. And a Greenland native who is creating a forest to find out which trees will thrive in the face of climate change. The vignettes are short and varied, making it easy to listen in short snatches and for longer periods. The sections on taxonomy and nomenclature are harder to follow but don't interfere with the overall presentation. R.C.G. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2025]