Trees communicate through a complex underground network from "summary" of The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
Imagine a forest, a bustling community of trees all standing tall and proud, soaking up the sunlight filtering through the leaves above. But what if I told you that beneath the surface, hidden from view, there exists a world just as vibrant and active as the one above ground? This is the secret life of trees, a world where communication is not carried out through words or gestures, but through a complex underground network that binds the trees together in ways we are only just beginning to understand. In this hidden world, trees are connected through a vast web of fungal mycelium that weaves its way through the soil, linking tree roots in an intricate network of communication. Through this network, trees can share resources, such as water and nutrients, with one another, ensuring that each tree in the forest has access to what it needs to thrive. But the connections go beyond mere resource-sharing - trees can also send chemical signals through the fungal network to warn their neighbors of potential threats, such as insect infestations or disease. This underground communication system allows trees to form alliances, pooling their resources and working together to ensure the health and vitali...
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