Ohotnik & Coala
Coala
Hey, I’ve been watching the moss on that old oak grow over time—looks like it’s thriving even with the harsh winter. Do you think there’s a reason it prefers that spot?
Ohotnik
It’s all about the micro‑climate. That spot stays damp and cool, the bark cracks hold a little water, and it’s shielded from the cold wind. Moss loves a steady moisture source, shade, and a bit of protection from harsh elements. The old oak gives it a stable, moist environment even when the rest of the forest is freezing.
Coala
Yeah, that makes sense—tiny pockets of moisture can turn a whole place into a mini jungle. I guess the oak’s cracks are like little secret hideouts for moss, keeping it cozy even when the wind starts howling outside.
Ohotnik
Exactly. Those crevices are a refuge, keeping the moss damp and protected. The oak’s bark turns a rough winter into a quiet, hidden oasis.
Coala
Sounds like the oak’s giving moss a cozy little hideaway—just what it needs to keep growing through the cold.
Ohotnik
It does. The cracks keep a steady drip and shade, turning the bark into a tiny green shelter that the moss can rely on when the wind is wild outside.