Robin Wall Kimmerer

This should be mandatory reading for all human-people all across turtle island, straight up. Not sure where to even start with this one, only that it is the most poetically beautiful piece of literature that brilliantly intertwines Indigenous wisdom with scientific knowledge in addressing some very pressing environmental and social issues we face today.

Timothy Morton

Timothy Morton is one of my favourite modern philosophers who does a lot of work around ecology and mxnkinds place in the world. One of the most eye opening and inspiring books today when it comes to tackling issues related to Climate Change and how we, as a species and fellow living thing on this planet, can go about living with everything else on this planet. Timothy is an amazing author and this is a great introduction to their work!

Suzanna Simard

One of the most well known forest scientists of today, Suzanne is responsible for some of the most revolutionary discoveries about Oldgrowth Forests that have come about in the last 20 years. This book talks about those discoveries and how they came about through a biography of her life, full of some amazing observations on forests and their connections to humanity, this book is also loaded with wisdom and metaphors for how us humans can live our lives in a better way.

Derrick Stacey Denholm

One of my favourite books of all time! Derrick is a poet and forester based on the North Coast of BC, and his work is truly thought provoking when it comes to how we (humans) interact with and value ecosystems from economic, artistic, spiritual and cultural perspectives. A seriously incredible read that I recommend to everyone!

Robin Wall Kimmerer

Ouf, this book changed my life almost as much as 'Braiding Sweetgrass'. A great introspective look at the role of mosses in our world, and all the great poetic and metaphorical things we can learn from their small, elegant existence.

Lyanda Lynn Haupt

An inspiring book about ways to reconnect to the lands under your feet and find peace, even in the heart of a city. Loved this book!

E. Richard Atleo

A nuu-chah-nulth worldview, this book is a great read for anyone living on nuu-chah-nulth lands and beyond, discussing the importance of ‘hishookish tsawalk’, or the nuu-chah-nulth understanding that ‘everything is one, everything is connected.’

Karen Armstrong

A brilliant read that examines how religions have viewed ‘nature’ over history, and how that impacts societies relationship to it, while giving good insight on what we can do to heal our connection with it.

John Perlin

Following the role that forests have played in human civilisations since the beginning of time, this book is a great look at how global powers ebb and flow based on resources, and the impact of their destructive greed on the lands we live on.

John Vaillant

A great book based on the true story of Grant Hadwin, a logger who cut down a rare golden Spruce up on Haida Gwaii to make a statement about forestry practices. This is an amazing story that does a great job of explaining various perspectives while written in an engaging, provocative way. There was also a documentary based on this book called "Hadwins Judgement" which is also pretty good!

John Vaillant

Whew, this one is terrifying! The story of the Fort Macmurray fires told in a riveting way, while also discussing the role of forests, oil & gas and development in a changing climate.

Jessica Applegate & Paul Koberstein

An amazing recount of the last of the great pacific coast forests that once covered all of Cascadia, their importance in a changing climate, and their plight to survive.

Harley Rustad

The story of Big Lonely Doug, what the tree symbolizes, and the state of forestry in BC pre-Fairy Creek Blockades.

Rick Rubin

I’ve enjoyed reading tid bits from this book as a means of staying motivated and inspired on living creatively and channeling my love for the outdoors to people through all that I do.

William Dietrich

A great story about logging in Forks, Washington, and how the Timber Wars impacted the United States Forest Industry. Engaging and informative, history is always a great thing to understand!

Peter Wohlleben

A great, easy and joyful read that dives into some of the wonder that trees are.

Timothy Morton

In this book, Timothy discusses the idea of hyperobjects - things that are seemingly small and insignificant, yet are everywhere, totalling up to an immeasurable impact.

Timothy Morton

Another great, mind-bending recount from Timothy Morton about the interconnection of everything.

Hilary Stewart

A great coffee table book with illustrations and photos of the ways that Cedar was used by Indigenous communities throughout the pacific northwest.

Andrea Debbink

This whole series is amazing! A great illustrated and yet incredibly informative book about ecosystems and their function. Heck, I've learned a lot from these books, they're great!

Andrea Debbink

The second part of this series is all about Creatures and how we all can protect non-human people throughout the world.