Unlocking Nature's Hidden Network: Meet Mycelium, the Fungi that Connects Trees | One Tree Planted

How do trees communicate? Let’s take a look at mycelium, the fungi that connects trees!

Trees work together to grow, flourish, and avoid threats. They do this through a vast and intricate network of hair-thin fungal filaments called mycorrhiza, just a few inches beneath the soil surface. In addition to communicating alarm and distress, trees are also able to share life-saving nutrients to keep each other alive. This network is a lifeline for young saplings in fully shaded parts of a forest, as bigger trees pump sugar, water, and other lifesaving resources into their roots. Mycelium is an important reminder of community- even trees take care of each other!

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Thanks for highlighting this awesome, intelligent part about trees and forests! 🍄

[AmiTam]

We need more like this in 45m length 😊 great video thanks ❤

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I guess a cross section of soil was taken and they studied nutrient flow.