Eating Dirt

Winner of the BC National Award for Non-Fiction, Eating Dirt is a compelling account by Charlotte Gill, drawing from her twenty years as a tree planter in Canada’s forests. The book explores the complex relationship between humans and the natural world, offering vivid insights into the life of tree planters and the environmental and ecological challenges of logging and reforestation. With eloquent reflections on the significance of forests and the impact of forestry practices, it celebrates the deep, evolving bond between humans and trees.