Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest

What is Simard’s theory of Mother Trees? How does she write about developing this theory, and what connection does it have to the events of her personal life?

Simard constructs Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest as a narrative memoir. What features of the memoir genre does Simard replicate in her writing? How does she connect the events of her personal life with her career?

Discuss the cultural importance of Simard’s research in a feminist context. Do you believe Simard is a feminist? How does she challenge the gender norms of her scientific field? Is she successful?