The research shows that insects, diseases, and other climate-related disturbances are now the main forces behind tree loss.
States and Areas Included in the Research
According to the study cited in this article, in 2009 human activities such as logging and harvesting accounted for most tree losses. However, the study by the University of Vermont, which has examined forests across 18 states, tells a different story. Just 15 years later, the study finds a significant shift: the leading causes of tree deaths are now pests, diseases, and other…
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