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🌳 How Trees Adapt to Their Environment 🌿Ever noticed how a lone tree grows differently from one in a forest? In an open field, a tree spreads wide and sturdy to face strong winds. But in a forest, it stretches tall, competing for sunlight while relying on neighboring trees for wind protection and root support.When forests are cleared, trees left behind lose their natural community and stand exposed to harsh winds. Trees, like us, thrive with support.What do you think—does a tree grow better al