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The Vanishing Giants: Decline of Old Trees
This chapter examines the alarming decline of ancient trees and their vital role in biodiversity and carbon storage. It also explores the broader impacts of human activity and climate change on forests, highlighting regional disparities in tree age and the paradox of how rising CO2 levels do not necessarily benefit tree growth in water-stressed conditions.
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