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Trees as Ecosystem Engineers
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Recent ecological research highlights the active role of trees in shaping fundamental environmental processes such as water cycles, soil formation, and biodiversity conservation, challenging the view of trees as passive organisms.
Ecological Significance
- Trees regulate rainfall patterns through transpiration and redistribution of water.
- They act as “terraformers”, creating soil from barren rock and releasing oxygen to sustain life.
- Function as rainmakers above ground and water managers below ground, maintaining ecological balance.
Scientific Discoveries
- Concepts such as the “wood wide web” show underground communication networks through fungal associations.
- Researchers like Harriet Rix and Suzanne Simard highlight how trees shape air, water, soil, and biodiversity.
- Evolved over 400 million years, trees remain critical to climate regulation and ecosystem stability.
Cultural and Spiritual Linkages
- Trees like peepal, banyan, rudraksha, deodar are revered as sacred in Indian traditions.
- Scientific studies validate their role in health, wellness, and biodiversity conservation.
- Ancient wisdom underscores that no plant is without ecological utility.
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