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Ancient Cedar Rings Reveal 195 Years of Climate Change

5/2/2025

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In Gaspésie National Park, Québec, researchers uncovered 195 years of climate history through ancient cedar tree rings. This study unveiled the early effects of climate change on river flow and snowpack, threatening local wildlife such as Atlantic salmon and woodland caribou. The results underscore the vital role of old-growth forests in grasping our planet's environmental shifts.

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In Gaspésie National Park, Québec, researchers uncovered 195 years of climate history through ancient cedar tree rings. This study unveiled the early effects of climate change on river flow and snowpack, threatening local wildlife such as Atlantic salmon and woodland caribou. The results underscore the vital role of old-growth forests in grasping our planet's environmental shifts.