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Childhood in the Forest
- Suzanne Simard grew up in old-growth forests and felt a deep connection to them.
- Her grandfather, a horse logger, influenced her early understanding of forests.
The Wood Wide Web
- Trees communicate through a complex underground network, not just competition for resources.
- This "wood wide web" allows them to share carbon, nitrogen, and other vital resources.
Mapping the Network
- Simard mapped the underground network of trees and fungi.
- She found that older trees, "Mother Trees," act as hubs, supporting younger trees.