The trees are communicating with each other via an underground “woodwide web”, they feel – and express – pain (as well as other emotions), and make and lose friends, according to forester Peter Wohlleben. His journey into the social life of trees is compelling, and although some of his theories might be a little outlandish for some, the overarching themes – that forests are vital organisms and humans have lost touch with nature’s essence – cannot be argued with.
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The trees are communicating with each other via an underground “woodwide web”, they feel – and express – pain (as well as other emotions), and make and lose friends, according to forester Peter Wohlleben. His journey into the social life of trees is compelling, and although some of his theories might be a little outlandish for some, the overarching themes – that forests are vital organisms and humans have lost touch with nature’s essence – cannot be argued with.