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Allelopathy, wherein one spe- cies signals another via chemical release, can also be “chemical warfare,” where one species re- leases a chemical to negatively affect the development of organ- isms of other species. They fight for land, space, water and food. However, when the space has to be shared, they give each other room and are respectful. I’ve seen species side by side running the path to resources. They could have choked each other out, but didn’t. What a concept. Work- ing together toward the same end goal. We are a lot like trees. When scientists first studied the struc- ture of nerve cells that make up the human brain, they found a strong resemblance to trees. Den- drites, the term to describe pro- jections from a nerve cell, comes from the Greek word “dendron,” for “tree.” And even though they were dubbed dendrites due to their visual appearance, it has been discovered that trees have their own sort of nervous system that facilitates communication, memory and learning. A chemical tracing technique tracked sugars found in birch trees in one location to fir trees in a different location. Sugars re- ceived from the roots of the birch were transferred to an entirely different species located nearby. How crazy is that? Trees helping one another out. “Kin recognition” is a scientific term that describes how trees le- verage similarities and differenc- es in their microbial “makeup” to recognize others of their own species. There is no “species prej- udice,” but they do take care of their own immediate family first, and more generously. How do they know who needs help? Trees have been using al- lelopathy to signal to other trees in times of danger for millions of years. Predators, pathogenic microbes and toxins that invade ecosystems can be resisted by re- leasing hormones or chemicals. Chemicals are also sent through the mycorrhizal network to warn neighbors about invasive preda- tors, and as quickly as trees can share nutrients, they can inhibit growth of invasive plants. Ecologist Suzanne Simard has said: “Using the term ‘communi- cation’ makes sense because we are looking at resource transfers, like defense signaling and kin recognition. Human beings relate to this better. If we can relate to it, then we’re going to care more and do a better job stewarding our landscapes.” Thoughts from a tree MD Eva Wyszkowski-Hartman, left, and Marie Steuber, right, display the custom-engraved cutting board awards received; Anita Kantak, center, was honored for her year of presidential service. The Villa Park Women’s League closed out its program year with a small outdoor, so- cially distanced event at the Little residence. Out-going 2019-20 President Anita Kantak presented the organization’s highest honors to two members. The Circle of Friendship was awarded to Eva Wyszkowski- Hartman, out-going membership chair, recognizing the warmth with which she welcomed new Villa Park Women’s League ends year with awards members, as well as the old. Marie Steuber, who has served in many capacities in the orga- nization, including president, as well as being active in other animal rescue and civic organi- zations, was awarded the Com- munity Service Award for her de- cades of selfless service. The new program year will commence with a kick-off event on Thursday, Sept. 17. For up- dated information, see vpwl.org . The Orange Planning Commis- sion approved a Conditional Use Permit for the Orange County Classical Academy, July 20, al- lowing it to increase enrollment to 360 students. The newly-minted charter school will be housed in the for- mer Eldorado Emerson private School located at Walnut and Es- planade. Eldorado Emerson was permitted for 300 students. Charter enrollment boost OK’d Classical Academy personnel noted that pre-registration ex- ceeded the 300-student limit, and that the school had an interest list of some 197 families. Classes are slated to begin Aug. 13, with an on-line curriculum only, in keeping with current state guidelines. Curriculum will focus on “Western civilization, literacy and moral and ethical values.” Jose Vargas was named interim president of Santiago Canyon College by the Rancho Santiago Community College District Board of Trustees, July 13. Alyssa Tang, a 2020 graduate of Tustin High School, is one of four recipients of the Tustin Area Woman’s Club annual $1,000 scholarship award. The other winners are Lindsey Marshall of Beckman High, Ryane Thorne of Foothill High, and Alexandra Zuniga of Hillview High.