Eventually weather, pests and disease will take their toll on a tree, but the story doesn’t end there. (via ConversationUS)
. As wood breaks down, its nutrients return to the soil and become available for other living things, including nearby trees and fungal networks.
A tree leaves a legacy. While alive, it provides shade, home for many animals and a lifeline to fungi and other trees. When it dies, it continues to play an important role. It gives a boost to new trees ready to take its place, shelter to a different set of animals and, eventually, nourishment for the next generation of living things.Editor’s note: This story has been updated to emphasize that much remains unknown about the relationship between trees and fungi.
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