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News Release 11-069
"Epidemiological" Study Demonstrates Climate Change Effects on Forests
Study of 27,000 trees shows early spring warming, summer drought as major factors
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Some 280,000 tree-years of data show that magnolias are vulnerable to climate change.
Credit: Smithsonian Institution
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A panorama shows a part of the 27,000 or more trees studied for climate change effects.
Credit: James Clark
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Each tree has something to tell scientists, including insights about early spring warming.
Credit: James Clark
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Pines--along with elms and beeches--are among the trees affected by climate change.
Credit: USDA
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In areas studied, scientists looked at gaps in forest canopies.
Credit: James Clark
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Researchers raise seedlings for experimental forest studies.
Credit: James Clark
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