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Throughout their lifespan, trees continue to sequester carbon, storing atmospheric CO 2 long-term. [41] Sustainable forest management, afforestation, reforestation are therefore important contributions to climate change mitigation. An important consideration in such efforts is that forests can turn from sinks to carbon sources.
Questions have also been raised in the scientific community regarding how global afforestation could affect the surface albedo of Earth. The canopy cover of mature trees could make the surface albedo darker, which causes more heat to be absorbed, potentially raising the temperature of the planet. This is particularly relevant in parts of the ...
Due to the major role trees have on ecosystems it is important to better understand components like the ecosystem, waterways, and species present in areas that are being re-planted. Prior research helps limit the depletion of biodiversity which can hinder medicinal discoveries, and alter gene flow in organisms.
Millersburg Elementary School first graders enjoyed Arbor Day celebration that included a gift of a tree and ice cream.
From an environmental point of view, quantifying the damage and its possible consequences is a more important task, while conservation efforts are more focused on forested land protection and development of land-use alternatives to avoid continued deforestation. [130]
An utterly charming picture book by Toni Yuly that celebrates a child's sense of curiosity about the world with playful yet thoughtful questions about trees. Get your copy: https://bit.ly/3BsK2FZ
Genetic diversity also ensures that forest trees can survive, adapt and evolve under changing environmental conditions. Furthermore, genetic diversity is the foundation of biological diversity at species and ecosystem levels. Forest genetic resources are therefore important to consider in forest management. [16]
Topping our trees. There was a time 50 years ago that Texas gardeners felt they had to top many of the trees that they grew. Mimosas, fruitless mulberries, and crape myrtles were the usual victims ...