Articles for tag: biodiversity, conservation planning, ecosystem function, forest ecology, tree relatedness

The Great Fossil Forest Under Wales: When Trees Grew Where Oceans Now Swell

How Tree Relatedness Influences Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function

April Joy Jovita

A recent study has revealed that the evolutionary relatedness of trees within an ecosystem plays a crucial role in shaping biodiversity and ecological interactions. Researchers found that forests with closely related tree species exhibit distinct patterns in insect diversity, nutrient cycling, and resilience to environmental stressors. These findings provide new insights into how tree composition ...