Hello fellow builders,
we have 2000m² (about 0.5 acres) of land – quite square-shaped. At the far corner, I planted a European beech tree 3m (10 feet) away from the boundary, as required. I love these trees. Recently, I enthusiastically read Mr. Wohlleben’s book. It says that beeches do not like to grow alone but communicate with each other. So, having just one beech would be very lonely. Therefore, I ordered three small ones to plant alongside it.
What do you think, was that too much? I mean, when they grow big, we probably won’t be around anymore. And if four grow relatively close together, they won’t get as huge as four solitary trees. On the other hand, I don’t want them to have to be cut down right after we’re gone. The distance to the house is about 15m (50 feet). Should I plant them or rather donate them to a forest planting project?
we have 2000m² (about 0.5 acres) of land – quite square-shaped. At the far corner, I planted a European beech tree 3m (10 feet) away from the boundary, as required. I love these trees. Recently, I enthusiastically read Mr. Wohlleben’s book. It says that beeches do not like to grow alone but communicate with each other. So, having just one beech would be very lonely. Therefore, I ordered three small ones to plant alongside it.
What do you think, was that too much? I mean, when they grow big, we probably won’t be around anymore. And if four grow relatively close together, they won’t get as huge as four solitary trees. On the other hand, I don’t want them to have to be cut down right after we’re gone. The distance to the house is about 15m (50 feet). Should I plant them or rather donate them to a forest planting project?
Although I don’t know forester Wohlleben personally (only his brother-in-law from the business networking meetings), I find him highly knowledgeable and pleasantly clear in his explanations.
According to his statements, trees regulate the distribution of light and nutrients among themselves in a way that resembles family cooperation, so I wouldn’t be worried about that. However, four trees alone don’t make a forest: for the “wood-wide web,” it is probably more important to allow the fungi to carry out their work undisturbed. It’s quite a complex system overall, but fascinating.
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According to his statements, trees regulate the distribution of light and nutrients among themselves in a way that resembles family cooperation, so I wouldn’t be worried about that. However, four trees alone don’t make a forest: for the “wood-wide web,” it is probably more important to allow the fungi to carry out their work undisturbed. It’s quite a complex system overall, but fascinating.
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kaho674 schrieb:
Mmmh, yes. I had also considered whether to obtain the mushrooms separately.I think they will show up on their own and just need to be allowed to grow.
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So, four beeches were somehow one too many. One had to be moved to the forest—completely alone. Well, I hope it will have offspring soon.
The others now stand as a group with about 3m (10 feet) spacing.
Have you heard about the birds? There are so few now that it was even mentioned on DLF. Too few insects seems to be one reason. I find that very sad. A pair of great tits is nesting in my garden, but that probably won’t make much difference. I have planted a bird protection hedge, about 100m (330 feet) long in total. But it still needs to grow, of course. Please consider doing the same!
The others now stand as a group with about 3m (10 feet) spacing.
Have you heard about the birds? There are so few now that it was even mentioned on DLF. Too few insects seems to be one reason. I find that very sad. A pair of great tits is nesting in my garden, but that probably won’t make much difference. I have planted a bird protection hedge, about 100m (330 feet) long in total. But it still needs to grow, of course. Please consider doing the same!