Trees are not alone. They live in groups. This is a forest.
Trees talk to each other. They use their roots. Roots are under the ground. They share water. They share food. This is like a family.
Strong trees help weak trees. If a tree is sick, other trees send help. They send sugar through the roots. This keeps the sick tree alive.
Trees also share warnings. If a bug attacks one tree, it sends a signal. The signal travels to other trees. The other trees get ready. They make bitter leaves. Bugs do not like bitter leaves.
Trees stand together. When the wind blows, trees hold each other. Their roots lock together. This makes them strong. One tree falls easily. A group of trees stands tall.
Trees need friends to grow. They need friends to stay safe. A forest is a community. Every tree matters.
Do you have a favorite tree?