The hidden social network connecting every tree in a forest
In short: Ecologist Suzanne Simard reveals that forests are far more complex than they appear. After three decades of research, she shows how trees communicate over vast distances to maintain a harmonious ecosystem.
Simard's 30 years of study in Canadian forests uncover an astounding reality: trees possess complicated social lives. Rather than existing as isolated individuals, they engage in frequent communication with one another.
This research shifts our perspective on the natural world, moving from seeing a collection of timber to understanding a sophisticated, interconnected community.
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