The forest is a familiar and everyday miracle. A supplier of wood and oxygen, a habitat for many living organisms, the birthplace of fairy tales and legends, it seems so familiar and understandable. However, how much do we know about the trees themselves, about their feelings and relationships? How do they communicate with each other and is it possible to master their language? How do city trees differ from their forest relatives? Is there a connection between trees of different generations? All these questions are answered simply and clearly by forester from West Germany Peter Wohlleben, a specialist with many years of experience and the author of many popular books about nature. The book is addressed to biologists, ecologists and all those who love nature.