En torno a los árboles ancestrales

Our oldest trees originated thousands of years ago. They have survived radical changes in their environment, ecosystem, and climate—changes that are recorded in their tree rings. This book gathers essays by ten tree-ring experts from around the world, exploring the stories of our oldest living trees. From cold spells and wildfires to droughts and human activity, the authors reveal the trees' histories by deciphering the messages hidden within their rings. Each essay examines the species through the lens of ecology and history, while also considering their character, their significance to the people who have lived alongside them, and the personal connections the authors have forged with these trees.