Jan Frederik Bisbjerg

Spending time in nature—especially when following the same routes over time—inevitably leads to a close, almost personal relationship with lakes, rivers, and all kinds of vegetation.

This has certainly been the case for me.

Over the years, I have established more or less fixed routes through various forests.

I have followed the growth of new trees, from small emerging shoots on the forest floor to increasingly larger beings.

I have observed how mighty trees, at their peak, slowly begin their journey toward the later stages of the forest’s life cycle.

Or even being felled.

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We speak of “animal whisperers”—but what about “tree whisperers”?

And I must admit: I have developed a personal connection with the trees.