Fact #14
June 4, 2026Trees can Communicate with Each Other
In a forest with a diverse range of trees, they can share nutrients, water, and even communicate through an underground network of fungi that grow around their roots. Scientists have nicknamed this phenomenon the "Wood Wide Web".
Mini Facts
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These networks are called mycorrhizal networks.
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They can share information with neighboring trees about incoming threats, such as pests, droughts, or disease.
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These vital networks rely on mother trees, which are usually the oldest, tallest, and strongest trees with the best access to sunlight.