Peter Berg is currently reading the novel The Island of the Missing Trees' by Elif Shafak where a fig tree, believe it or not is a central character, from which Peter has learnt about the rich biodiverse qualities of fig trees. This was a new insight for Peter.

This link is an interview with Elif Shafak who talks a little about the fig tree.


He found 2 articles which he thought readers might be interested in:

1. The following link provides some great information on the superb positive environmental qualities of fig trees;
   https://www.foodunfolded.com/article/how-fig-trees-restore-forests-and-biodiversity
   
2. The link describes How to grow fig trees in Australia.
   https://www.homestolove.com.au/how-to-grow-figs-9452
   

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