Younger trees in the upper canopy are more sensitive but also more resilient to drought

Published in Nature Climate Change · View the paper (DOI)

Researchers analyzed over 20,000 trees on five continents and found that old-growth trees are more resistant to drought, while younger trees in the upper canopy show greater resilience. This study highlights the importance of preserving old-growth forests for carbon storage and ecosystem functioning.

Younger trees in the upper canopy are more sensitive but also more resilient to drought

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