Books

Trees and Forests

49 Euros
Photographs by Philippe Bourseiller
Preface by Francis Hallé
Captions by Catherine Guigon
24 cm x 36 cm
256 pages
Editions de la Martinière, 2008.

The forests and trees of are the lungs of our planet, a refuge for its biodiversity and ecosystems. Pollution, excessive exploitation of natural resources and deforestation are the heritage at risk. For over two years, Philippe Bourseiller has traveled the across the planet in search of the remaining ancient forests and trees. Throughout his travels, he also shares the lives of distant peoples who live in harmony with this nature. Planet of the trees, sanctuary of life, appears here in its all its original splendor and power.