Nat Commun June 2023 PMID 37291123

Northern expansion is not compensating for southern declines in North American boreal forests.

Ronny Rotbarth, Egbert H Van Nes, Marten Scheffer, Jane Uhd Jepsen, Ole Petter Laksforsmo Vindstad, Chi Xu, Milena Holmgren

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These discussions reflect strong agreement with the article's conclusion that northern expansion cannot compensate for forest decline in the south, often highlighting concerns about ecological impacts and climate change concepts like 'transient contraction.' The tone and context emphasize the importance and urgency of addressing boreal forest health, indicating high interest and meaningful engagement.

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Most discussions support the findings that northern expansion doesn't offset southern decline, reinforcing consensus on the issue.

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The emphasis on scientific findings and the use of authoritative sources suggest the publication has a significant influence on environmental discourse.

Abstract in brief

  • Northern expansion of the boreal forest is not happening as expected, and instead, the forest is shrinking at its southern edge.
  • From 2000 to 2019, data shows little to no growth of trees in the north, but a significant increase in the central parts of the boreal zone.
  • The study suggests that overall, the boreal forest is contracting, mainly due to tree loss caused by wildfires and logging, which could lead to less carbon storage over time.

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Northern expansion is not compensating for southern declines in North American boreal forests | Nature Communications https://t.co/bjTYiWsp8j

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Northern expansion is not compensating for southern declines in North American boreal forests https://t.co/ZXbx8zazRT

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Northern expansion is not compensating for southern declines in North American boreal forests | Nature Communications https://t.co/broX4sC6mA

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‘Northern expansion is not compensating for southern declines in North American boreal forests.’ ‘Over time, the fast tree cover losses in the south and the slow expansion in the north lead to a transient contraction of the boreal biome.’ https://t.co/pYq8vNsovT https://t.co/y5drYyZkHs

Jun 12, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 4,358 followers View post →
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Northern expansion is not compensating for southern declines in North American boreal forest #climatechange https://t.co/Xe1AnjANce

Jun 12, 2023 · 1 like · 3,085 followers View post →

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New research sheds light on #borealforest change in North America. The @WUR-led study is published in the journal @NatureComms. https://t.co/WOMw5SxHvy

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Northern expansion is not compensating for southern declines in North American boreal forest #climatechange https://t.co/Xe1AnjANce

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‘Northern expansion is not compensating for southern declines in North American boreal forests.’ ‘Over time, the fast tree cover losses in the south and the slow expansion in the north lead to a transient contraction of the boreal biome.’ https://t.co/pYq8vNsovT https://t.co/y5drYyZkHs

Jun 12, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 4,358 followers View post →
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Francis M. Martin
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Northern expansion is not compensating for southern declines in North American boreal forests | Nature Communications https://t.co/bjTYiWsp8j

Jun 11, 2023 · 18 likes · 7 shares · 9,462 followers View post →
labexARBRE moving to ARTEMIS program
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Northern expansion is not compensating for southern declines in North American boreal forests https://t.co/CFJH3AMmXW

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Northern expansion is not compensating for southern declines in North American boreal forests | Nature Communications https://t.co/broX4sC6mA

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