Earth.com: Young trees are not responding well to climate change

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11-04-2023
Young trees are not responding well to climate change

By Eric Ralls
Earth.com staff writer

In the depths of verdant forests, where the tranquility is often only disturbed by the sounds of wildlife and rustling leaves, a silent crisis is unfolding amongst young trees.

Climate scientist Don Falk’s chance encounter with a dead seedling during a forest hike has shed light on a concerning phenomenon known as recruitment failure among trees. This discovery has significant implications for our understanding of forest resilience in the face of climate change.

Dire discovery amidst the green
Don Falk is a respected figure in the realm of environmental science, bringing attention to looming ecological challenges. His observations and subsequent research highlight a troubling trend in the natural regeneration of young tree populations. The death of a generation of seedlings is not merely a localized issue but a warning sign of larger ecological upheaval.

“Recruitment failure” is a grave threat
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Falk, who holds a professorship at the University of Arizona and multiple appointments in key environmental research institutes, emphasizes the gravity of this situation. As climate change exacerbates conditions like wildfires and pestilence, the regeneration of forests hangs in the balance.

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1. In the past few years, invasive species of trees are making strong gains on my property.

Chinaberry and Camphor are making inroads on the native species. I don't know if it is climate change or not, but it is suspicious. It doesn't help any when hurricanes blow through taking out the adult natives and that, I believe is cliimate change.