TED: How trees talk to each other | Suzanne Simard

The video explores the complex world of forests, emphasizing that they are more than just trees. The speaker shares personal experiences and research findings on how trees communicate through underground networks, akin to an internet. This discovery challenges traditional views of trees as mere competitors, highlighting their cooperative nature. The speaker advocates for sustainable forestry practices, emphasizing the importance of preserving old-growth forests and promoting biodiversity to enhance forest resilience against climate change.

Describe the communication process between birch and fir trees as discovered by the author.

What is the author's perspective on the traditional view of trees as competitors?

What role do mycorrhizal networks play in forest ecosystems?

What are the four simple solutions proposed by the author for forest management?