Scientists Discover Europe's Ancient Forests Were Nothing Like We Imagined
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A study that reconstructs 23 million years of ecological history questions the idea that the continent was dominated by dense and gloomy forests.
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ecotopical.comScientists discover Europe's ancient forests were nothing like we imagined
Scientists have uncovered evidence that Europe was dominated for more than 20 million years by open woodlands, colorful meadows, and large grazing animals, not the dense forests long considered its natural state. The surprising discovery challenges modern reforestation strategies, suggesting that planting thick forests could actually harm the biodiversity conservationists hope to protect.
Europe has been dominated for over 20 million years by rare forests and meadows, not by dense forests, shows a study that questions the current afforestation strategies.
Scientists Reveal Europe’s Ancient Forests Were Vastly Different Than Previously Thought
Europe’s natural landscape may have been far more open and varied than the dense, unbroken forests often imagined by people picturing the continent 100,000 or even 1 million years ago. A study led by researchers at Aarhus University suggests that, for more than 20 million years, much of Europe consisted of a shifting mosaic of [...]
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