The European oak: Is this mighty giant in danger? DW Documentary
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Temperate forests stretch across Europe from Brittany to the Urals. They are made up mainly of deciduous trees. One tree plays a very special role here: the oak. For the Celts, the oak represented the connection between the spirits of heaven and earth. This tree, in fact, is perfectly adapted to seasonal changes: in autumn it loses its leaves, in winter it rests under a blanket of snow and in spring it sprouts again. Its fruits are a delicacy for forest mice, wild boars, squirrels and jays, who contribute to the dispersal of its seeds. Up high, green woodpeckers and bats thank the oak for its hospitality by ridding it of parasites that hunt for its wood and leaves. Even the elusive lynx does the oak a good service, controlling the deer and mountain goats that love to nibble on its shoots. Underground, the oak lives in symbiosis with fungi that provide it with essential nutrients. Ecologists, biologists and mycologists explain the relationships of these fascinating interactions. The secret to the resilience of temperate forests lies in their biodiversity. Unfortunately, these forests are increasingly being replaced by conifer plantations to meet the demands of the timber industry, which impoverish the soil and displace many species. In the face of industrial logging and urban expansion, the question arises: Is the oak really as immortal as they say? #dwdocumentary #documentary #dwdocs #forests ـــــ DW Documentary brings you information beyond the headlines. Marvel at the best documentaries from German channels and international production companies. Meet enigmatic people, travel to far-off lands and understand the complexities of modern life - all with a close eye on global events and current affairs. Subscribe to DW Documentary and discover the world around you. Subscribe to DW Documentary: /dwdocumental Our other YouTube channels: ⮞ DW Documentary: /dwdocumentary ⮞ DW Documentary Youtube Channel: /dwdocarabia ⮞ DW Doku: /dwdoku ⮞ DW Documentary Mobile: /dwdochindi For more information, please visit: http://www.dw.com/zonadocu http://www.dw.com/primerplano http://www.dw.com/español Instagram: /dwdocumentary Facebook: /dw.stories DW Netiquette: http://p.dw.com/p/14KkY
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