Mongabay on Nostr: Trees have more complex life histories than previously thought, which scientists must ...
Trees have more complex life histories than previously thought, which scientists must consider to forecast greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and plan conservation efforts.
Researchers assembled a dataset of 3.2 million tree measurements, covering more than 1,000 species across North and South America.
Four “growth strategy” groups emerged, ranging from species that live fast and die young to those that live slow and die old.
By Collin Blinder
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/12/trees-live-out-their-lives-in-surprising-ways-massive-new-study-finds/
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Researchers assembled a dataset of 3.2 million tree measurements, covering more than 1,000 species across North and South America.
Four “growth strategy” groups emerged, ranging from species that live fast and die young to those that live slow and die old.
By Collin Blinder
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/12/trees-live-out-their-lives-in-surprising-ways-massive-new-study-finds/
#News #Trees #Carbon