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1. Trees Talk to Each Other

  • Trees use underground fungi to send messages.
  • They warn each other about dangers like insects.
  • They share food and water with weak or young trees.

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2. Trees Grow Slowly but Wisely

  • They take time to grow strong and live longer.
  • Trees adjust their growth based on their surroundings.
  • Older trees help younger ones by giving shade and nutrients.

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3. Trees Can Feel and React

  • Trees release chemicals when they are hurt.
  • Some produce bad-tasting substances to keep animals away.
  • They send signals to nearby trees to prepare for danger.

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4. Trees Take Care of Their Families

  • Mother trees send food to their baby trees.
  • They help young trees survive harsh weather.
  • Trees in groups live longer than lonely trees.

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5. Forests Work Like a Team

  • Trees help each other like parts of a big family.
  • They keep the air cool and store water.
  • A healthy forest is good for all animals and plants.

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6. Fungi Help Trees Stay Healthy

  • Tiny fungi connect tree roots like an internet.
  • They help trees get water and minerals.
  • Trees give fungi sugar in return.

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7. Trees Remember Things

  • Trees remember past droughts and grow deeper roots.
  • They change their behavior to survive tough times.
  • They pass down knowledge to new trees.

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8. Humans Are Hurting Trees

  • Cutting too many trees breaks their connections.
  • Planting only one type of tree makes forests weak.
  • City trees struggle because they don’t have tree friends.

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9. Trees Change With the Seasons

  • They lose leaves in winter to save energy.
  • Trees know when spring is coming and start growing.
  • They prepare for dry seasons by storing water.

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10. We Must Protect Forests

  • Trees keep the planet healthy.
  • We need to stop cutting trees too fast.
  • Caring for forests helps both nature and people.

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