How Trees Secretly Talk to Each Other in the Forest | Decoder

What do trees talk about? In the Douglas fir forests of Canada, see how trees “talk” to each other by forming underground symbiotic relationships—called mycorrhizae—with fungi to relay stress signals and share resources with one another.

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Read ‘Talking Trees’ in the June 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine to learn more about the Douglas fir forests of Canada and the work of forest ecologist Suzanne Simard.

How Trees Secretly Talk to Each Other in the Forest | Decoder

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[alaskamadelin]

When I was a kid my grandfather use to say that, flowers, tree, everything in the universe communicates.

[tammyleederwhitaker]

To sit under a tree in the shade of the branches and leaves. Watch wind blow the branches is pure heavenly. Fall asleep like a baby listening to the wind.

[happythankyoumoreplease]

Well shoot. I guess trees have better socializing skills than me.

[Dangorr]

(When you finally understand tree language)

Human: Hello Mr. Tree
Tree: STOP CUTTING OUR

[NatGeo]

Through mycorrhiza, trees and fungi work together to exchange water and nutrients, nurture seedlings, and even send warning signals when under threat. What are your thoughts on this unique form of communication?

[arhythmetic]

"The fact that we lack the language skills to communicate with nature does not impugn the concept that nature is intelligent; it speaks to the inadequacy of our skillset for communication."
-Paul Stamets

[AzlianaLyana]

Interesting study. It's more of a secret underground network of resource sharing where hub trees are the primary source of nourishment. More reasons not simply take down a few hundred/thousand year old trees. Thanks for sharing National Geographic.

[FairyFrequency]

Trees are so incredible. 🌳💚 Wishing you an amazing day x)

[Psistari]

The natural world is a beautiful place! We need to take better care of it!!

[XSpImmaLion]

They were here before us, they'll be here after us.

[chandirakanthannmrs]

I love caressing trees and talking to them.

[wilburmcbride]

When I went camping and was surrounded by many trees, I was in complete peace. I don't think us humans were supposed to live this high-tech modern-day lifestyle that draws us away from nature and more into our carnal pleasure.

[funny-video-YouTube-channel]

OK, this all means that forest owners can make more profit, when the *keep the largest parent trees alive and well, * so that they help young trees to grow and protect against pests.

[micheleevangelista]

I went to the woods I always go to and the biggest and oldest tree twards the front fell over the root structure, and hole were huge, then I noticed the other trees around it had branches but more like tentacles reaching down from them cradling the biggest fallen tree. By far one of the coolest things I've ever seen in NATURE!!!

[GuentherJohnny]

Amazing! We see once again how nature needs each other to survive and could not evolve when other parts are absent

[adzdahlman]

~ ignoring the first 24ish seconds : this is brilliant . Concise, informative, spot on .

[ileanaarrieta]

Respecting your elders knowing they are essential really does apply for trees.

[StEmS]

Amazing and beautifil!! Much love for trees!!

[emilyhart]

Naturalist, author, and film maker Gene Stratton Porter wrote about trees talking to each other. So many years ago she grasped concepts being explored today.

[Bilal_is_joking]

How trees hit on each other..hey there, wanna leaf me your number? We could have treesome 😂