With the COVID-19 lockdown across the globe, far fewer people are out and about. There is less traffic, less noise, and indeed less pollution. The planet can breathe, free from the suffocating effects of human activity.  As a result, people are remarking on how much more birdsong they can hear.  Mammals are appearing where once they feared to roam.   Plant and animal life is sensing our absence.  The planet is taking a deep pollution-free breath. 

When you approach a plant or a tree, you would perhaps be surprised how much it senses your presence. This isn't surprising when you consider the intimate relationship between animal and plant life. The trees harness the sun's energy, and we scatter its seed. 

Trees and plants are sentient. They interact with their surround...

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