The venerable elders of a forest are hugely important to the diversity, fitness, and survival of the woodland as a whole, new research shows – and they bring with them a hardiness and experience in dealing with change, as well as a lifetime of ecol
to assess how many trees typically make it beyond the normal boundaries of tree old age, and to analyze the sorts of effects these ancient trees had on the rest of the flora around them.
Yet the longer these rare gems live, the greater the chance they might pass on these golden genes to a new generation. Trees that have stood the test of time aren't just important because of their genetic and biological diversity, however. They also provide shelter for endangered species and are better at soaking up carbon than younger trees, the researchers found., but through worldwide deforestation, meaning that trees of extraordinary age are becoming less common, with mortality rates for trees rising across all kinds of woodland.
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