Treebeard is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium, primarily featured in the novel The Two Towers. He is an ancient and wise tree-like creature known as an Ent, who serves as the guardian of the forests. Treebeard is characterized by his slow speech and deep connection to nature. As the leader of the Ents, Treebeard plays a crucial role in the struggle against the destructive forces of Saruman, who seeks to exploit the forests for his own gain. His character embodies themes of environmentalism and the importance of preserving nature in the face of industrialization.