Trees need Fitbits too

NorthCascades

You might look at a tree swaying in the wind and see botanical tranquility—a hypnotic back and forth of life interacting with air. Scientists appreciate that too, but they also see something else: data in motion. It turns out that the way a tree moves says a lot about its biology, the local hydrology, and the landscape at large. And the best way to measure a tree’s swaying is to strap a fitness tracker to its trunk with waterproof duct tape.

https://www.wired.com/story/give-fitbits-of-sorts-to-the-trees/amp

AnnPT77

I thought your thread title was hysterically funny - thanks for that!

The article itself was extremely interesting. Thanks for that, too.