Stupsi Explains the Tree: A Hedgehog Teaches the Body Language of Trees

by Claus Mattheck

The Book explains the laws of trees in the language of child through the hedgehog Stupsi. introduces everyone who likes trees or is responsible for trees into the body language of trees. points out dangers wich may result from trees. is the fruit of many years research at the Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH ( Karlsruhe Research Center), using the latest measuring and computer techniques. is conceived as a link between science and interested lay people.

115 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1999

About the author

Claus Mattheck is a professor for materials science at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Among other things, he developed the Visual Tree Assessment method for examining trees based on their external appearance.

Reviews

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stupsi is a cute cartoon hedgehog from the German forests. With the aid of his pal Pauli Bear, Professor Claus Mattheck explains his theories on the physical signs and body language of trees: mechanical optimisation and responses to growth environments and both biotic and abiotic wounding. This is an excellent introduction to the subject for anyone interested in why trees grow in different directions and that no two are ever alike. Professor Mattheck likes dogs and knives as well as trees, and is probably the best lecturer I've ever seen in action.

[Filipa Maia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! I turn to it so many times at work. This is a very well written book, which explains trees in its essence, being a great book for people o work with tree risk assessment. The more complex concepts are explained through simples, rather funny, drawings.