When the Forest Breathes: Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World by Suzanne Simard.
As forests face intensifying climate pressures, Dr. Suzanne Simard’s forthcoming book shifts the conversation from loss to regeneration. Available for pre-order, When the Forest Breathes: Reimagining Forest Resilience and Regeneration was recently named by Literary Hub as one of the most anticipated books of 2026.
Simard’s new book focuses on what an understanding of forest connectivity makes possible in practice. Drawing on decades of research, long-term field studies, and collaborative work with Indigenous knowledge holders and communities, When the Forest Breathes examines how forest renewal, stewardship, and ecological science intersect to support resilience in a changing climate.
The book places regeneration and resilience at the centre of forest science and management, bringing together Indigenous-led stewardship approaches and ecological research to offer practical insights for conservation, policy, and adaptive forestry. It presents forests as interconnected, regenerative systems and explores how protecting mother trees can inform approaches to reducing wildfire risk and supporting long-term ecosystem health.
Building on the Narrative of Finding the Mother Tree
Simard’s first book was an international award winner, a The New York Times bestseller, translated into 21 languages, and reaching a global readership of millions. It introduced readers to the science of forest communication and underground networks. When the Forest Breathes builds on this foundation by examining regeneration, resilience, and practical pathways forward in the face of climate change.
Grounded in the research that underpins the Mother Tree Project, When the Forest Breathes contributes to an international dialogue on regeneration, climate adaptation, and Indigenous-led forest stewardship. Written with clarity and warmth, the book offers a hopeful vision of how responsible action can shape more resilient forest futures.
More information and pre-order details are available at: https://suzannesimard.com/when-the-forest-breathes/