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The Hidden Intelligence of Trees

Trees count, remember, and warn their neighbors. Oaks track warm days to avoid frost. Birches signal danger to nearby trees. Forests thrive through networks—a quiet reminder of how much we rely on our own connections.

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The thinker
Forester turned Tree Whisperer

Peter Wohlleben is a renowned forester and author of 'The Hidden Life of Trees.' With decades of experience and a passion for storytelling, he reveals the intricate ways trees communicate, nurture, and protect each other, supported by cutting-edge research.

Based on Peter Wohlleben: The Hidden Life of Trees on Spotify, summarised and reframed by Insights.

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