Tree Wisdom as Cultural Heritage and Source of Wellbeing. This talk brings together perspectives from botany, ecology, folklore, and history, and looks at how trees (especially native ones like oak) can help us reconnect with a deeper sense of place, meaning and belonging. 

Yannick Dubois is the author of Ancestral Oak and the founder of Forestheart, an ethical business dedicated to rekindling our relationship with the living world. His work blends botany, ecology, folklore, and history with storytelling, personal growth, and body-based approaches to wellbeing and trauma recovery. He offers talks and workshops at festivals and retreats across the UK, creating spaces for meaningful, grounded connection with nature and culture.