F orests are often seen as quiet, serene places where the only sounds are birdsong and rustling leaves. Yet, beneath this calm surface, an astonishing network of communication thrives. Trees, it turns out, are far from solitary organisms they share information, warn each other of danger, and even support their neighbors in ways that resemble a social network.

At the heart of this communication lies a complex underground system known as the “wood wide web.” Through networks of fungi called mycorrhizae, tree roots connect with one another, exchanging nutrients, chemical signals, and even warning messages. When a tree is under attack from insects or disease, it can release chemical cues through its roots that travel via the fungal network to neighboring trees. These signals prepare nearby

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