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How Trees Talk to Each Other

"A forest is much more than what you see," says ecologist Suzanne Simard. Simard's 40 years of research in Canadian forests have led to an astounding discovery — trees talk to and support each other, often and over vast distances. Learn more about the harmonious yet complicated social lives of trees and prepare to see the natural world with new eyes. This TED talk was given in 2016, yet the issues that Simard brings up on forestry practices in British Columbia remain relevant today.

Be The Change
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Read about the micorrhizal network of mycelium operating under the ground.

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Learn more about the issues facing forests in this interview with Suzanne Simard.

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Spend some time today appreciating the transient beauty of light and sunlight in the leaves of a nearby tree.

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Reflections (4)

SACHIN
the email itself, the vignette shared in the email. your updates are truly inspiring and help us know the relatively Unknown for most of us,
stacy
This scientist`s tenacity inspires me.
Eileen
The tapping into the Regenerative aspect of Nature. Understanding the Laws of Nature, and thinking about the effect of each person living on the planet.
Carmelita Rocha
That someone took the time and effort to learn and listen to the forest. It is a hard subject to study, and sometimes ecologists don't get credit for all the unique information surrounding the trees and their magnificence.
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