Non-native trees are silently transforming America’s forests—what does it mean for our future ecosystems? #BiodiversityLoss #ClimateImpact #ForestChange

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The Silent Takeover: Non-Native Trees Reshape Eastern U.S. Forests | Geekoo

Non-native trees are thriving across the Eastern U.S., but at what cost? As native forests fade, this quiet revolution could change ecosystems for generations to come.

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What are the patterns & drivers of vegetation changes in pine barrens of northeastern United States as climate & fire regime change?

Joanna Lumbsden-Pinto, a PhD candidate in our group working with colleagues on Long Island, just gave an excellent seminar on her research approach and first results on vegetation-microclimate feedbacks. Way to go Joanna!

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