Exploring the rain forests of Australia, Meg Lowman realized that she couldn’t monitor her leaves using any of the usual methods. So she put together a climbing kit: she sewed a harness from an old seat belt, gathered hundreds of feet of rope, and found a tool belt for her pencils and rulers. Up she went, into the trees. Its been 40 years and she remains one of the worlds most arbornauts. She helped create tree top bridges all over the world. This is her story. It talks about how she has traveled all over the world and what she has done to help us understand trees and leaves. This story conveys her dire message of how trees are needed for our environment. Even if it starts one at a time, our planet needs it,

It was very interesting to read all about her life and travels. I learned so much about what we can do to better help our environment. The narrators help make this a wonderful listen.

Another great memoir slash fieldwork account written by an inspiring women scientist working to save the rain forests and fighting against climate change. Perfect for fans of books like Finding the mother tree or Guardians of the trees. Good on audio too. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review!

This was an excellent read!

Such an inspiring story of a woman rising to the top of a science field, and a highly informative while very accessible book about nature and the important role forests play in preserving the well being of the planet.

It's a long book, but I was deeply engaged and interested the entire time and love that it ends with practical suggestions for lay folk to get involved with their local forests and climate change activism.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
The audiobook was a great listen!

***Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for providing me with advanced audiobook in exchange for an unbiased review.

Lowman fell in love with trees as a graduate student when she pioneered a harness rig that brought her into the forest canopy. Forty years on, Lowman is till madly in love with trees and known as the human Lorax. She helped design and engineer tree top walkways and bridges so all of us can enjoy the majesty of the forest. This is an exuberant and fascinating story, told with enthusiasm and almost childlike excitement