Ancient Trees Have Incredible Lifespans That Also Help Keep The Surrounding Forests Alive

New research suggests that ancient trees possess far more than an awe-inspiring presence. They provide a suite of ecological services to forests, as well as sustaining the entire tree population’s ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. In the February edition of Nature Plants, Chuck Cannon, PhD, director of The Morton Arboretum’s Center for […]

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New research suggests that ancient trees possess far more than an awe-inspiring presence. They provide a suite of ecological services to forests, as well as sustaining the entire tree population’s ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. In the February edition of Nature Plants, Chuck Cannon, PhD, director of The Morton Arboretum’s Center for
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