Peter Wohlleben is a German forester and author. He is best known for his books The Hidden Life of Trees and The Inner Life of Animals, which explore the complex social lives of plants and animals. Wohlleben has been a forester for over 30 years and has worked in Germany, Austria, and Canada. He is an advocate for sustainable forestry and has been a vocal critic of industrial forestry practices. Wohlleben has also written several other books, including The Secret Wisdom of Nature and The Mysteries of Nature. He is a popular speaker and has appeared on numerous television and radio shows. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Washington Post.