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Secrets of the Forest

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Secrets of the Forest

Season 52 Episode 8 | 53m 41s | CC

Can forests help cool the planet? Follow scientists through spectacular landscapes as they study complex networks of trees, fungi, and creatures large and small – all in a quest to tackle the twin threats of climate change and species extinction.

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