Even small temperature changes will significantly affect North American forests

Even modest climate change may lead to major transitions in boreal forests

The survival of southern boreal tree saplings decreases in response to even modest warming and reduced rainfall, which,together with species-specific growth responses, could lead to regeneration failure of currently dominant tree species.

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Even small temperature changes will significantly affect North American forests

Story at a glance Increasing global temperatures spell concern for a host of plant and animal species, along with human health. New research demonstrates the extent of damage resulting from slight …

Even a small rise in temperatures could decimate North American forests

A new study warns that boreal forests are fast approaching a tipping point

Even modest climate change imperils northern forests

Boreal forests cover much of Russia, Alaska and Canada and are a major carbon sink, but they are menaced by more frequent wildfires and invasive species outbreaks linked to climate change.

Even modest climate change imperils northern forests: Study

Even modest climate change imperils northern forests: Study