Trees show resilience and adaptation from "summary" of The Overstory by Richard Powers
Trees have seen it all. They know how to bend without breaking, how to weather the storms that threaten to uproot them. They have adapted over millions of years to survive in a constantly changing world. From the tallest redwoods to the smallest saplings, trees have developed strategies to thrive in even the harshest environments. Take the Bristlecone Pine, for example. This ancient tree can live for thousands of years, enduring drought, fire, and disease with a resilience that is unmatched in the plant kingdom. It has evolved a deep root system that allows it to tap into hidden sources of water, ensuring its survival in the most arid of landscapes. Even in the face of human destruction, trees find a way to persist. They send out new shoots from charred stumps, reclaiming the land that has been...
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