Many of us gain inspiration, solace and a sense of wonder from our interactions with nature, and writers have long plumbed and explored these depths.
At the same time as many of us tune in to natural landscapes, our environment is imperilled as never before. We are in the midst of a climate emergency that is challenging the future of our species, and all living creatures we share the Earth with.
This unique collection of Australia’s best new nature writing gathers together some of our most widely known and original voices to reflect on our relationship with nature.
These pieces, by turns compelling, urgent, poignant and passionate, offer an insight into the wonder of the natural world around us, and form a clarion call for its protection.
With an introduction from Dave Witty, and featuring contributors including Tim Winton, Bruce Pascoe and Inga Simpson, this collection makes the perfect summer read or gift for the nature-lover in your life.
Contributors
- Anthony Ham
- Bastian Fox Phelan
- Ben Walter
- Bruce Pascoe
- Coen Hird
- Connor Tomas O’Brien
- Dave Witty
- David Ritter
- Deborah Wardle
- Debra Dank
- Drew Rooke
- Emily Mowat
- Gregory Day
- Inga Simpson
- James Bradley
- James Valentine
- Joëlle Gergis
- Kim Mahood
- Lilian Pearce
- Lily Chan
- Louise Omer
- Mark Tredinnick
- Marlene Jo Baquiran
- Melanie Saward
- Tim Winton
Praise for What the Trees See:
‘Fascinating and revelatory’ Kate Holden
‘The story of learning a landscape’ Billy Griffiths
