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The Hidden Network: Trees Communicate

This chapter delves into the transformative idea that trees engage in cooperative relationships rather than competing for resources. Highlighting groundbreaking experiments, it showcases how mycelium and underground networks enable trees to communicate, share nutrients, and support one another in times of distress. The discussion invites listeners to rethink the complex interactions in forest ecosystems and the importance of diversity for their health and resilience.

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