very similar way to the networks of neurons(神经元)in(
our
brains,and when one tree
29 (destroy),it affects all.
Simard talks about“mother trees”,30
(usual)the lar-
gest and oldest plants on which all other trees depend.She ex
plains how dying trees pass on the wealth to the next generation,
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(transport)important minerals to young trees so they
may continue to grow.When humans cut down "mother trees"
with no awareness of these highly complex "tree societies"or the
networks 32
which they feed,we are reducing the chances of
survival for the entire forest.
"We didn't take any notice of it,"Simard says sadly.
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we could put across the message to the forestry indus-
try,we could make a huge difference to our environmental
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(protect)for the future.