Climate change is making trees move in Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Trees in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest are migrating uphill to escape rising temperatures due to climate change.

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Higher altitude tree species are at risk as temperatures rise, threatening those that thrive in colder climates.

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Some lowland trees are moving downhill, influenced by factors such as species competition.

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The study, published in the Journal of Vegetation Science, reveals climate change's impact on tree species distribution in the Atlantic Forest.

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Researchers calculated community temperature scores (CTS) for 627 tree species across 96 locations in the forest.

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Younger trees in high-altitude forests are migrating uphill, showing increased growth compared to older trees.

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The Brazilian Atlantic Forest, one of the world's top biodiversity hotspots, is experiencing shifts in species distribution due to global warming.

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