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Forests Lag Behind Climate Change, Urgent Solutions Needed

7/7/2025

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Forests are struggling to keep pace with climate change, with tree populations falling behind by one to two centuries, ecologists warn. A study led by Professor Erin Saupe proposes assisted migration—introducing warmer-climate trees to cooler regions—as a promising solution. Urgent long-term management strategies are vital to safeguard forest health in this rapidly changing environment.

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Forests are struggling to keep pace with climate change, with tree populations falling behind by one to two centuries, ecologists warn. A study led by Professor Erin Saupe proposes assisted migration—introducing warmer-climate trees to cooler regions—as a promising solution. Urgent long-term management strategies are vital to safeguard forest health in this rapidly changing environment.