Amazon tree trunks have thickened about 3.3% per decade, based on measurements from 188 plots between 1971 and 2015, showing a shared growth response to higher CO₂. Read more: https://getnews.me/amazon-trees-grow-thicker-as-co2-boosts-carbon-storage/ #amazon #co2fertilization #forestgrowth

3/4 🤔 WHY do we care?

- Areas that lose more canopy experience hotter temperatures ➡️ which could limit #ForestGrowth after fire 🌱 ☠
- #SoilMoisture💧 is less impacted by forest canopy – suggesting that loss of canopy from 🔥wild or prescribed fire does not dry out #forests 🏜

Tree growth reveals the rich history of our environment. 🌳 Dive into local stories with South Jersey Climate News! #SJCN #ForestGrowth #SouthJersey #NatureAndTime #EnvironmentalNews