Lesedauer ca. 2 Minuten Study: The leaf canopy of the forests functions like an insulating layer. This protects the organisms living under it from the effects of global warming. On average, the maximum temperatures in the forest are 4°C lower than in the open. This shows how important the buffer effect of forests can be in climate change.
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Voluminous trees have particularly importance for climate protection
Lesedauer ca. 2 Minuten An international study, in which more than 90 scientists participated and in which 48 globally distributed, large forest areas were examined, shows that especially trees of large diameter are important for the forest ecosystem and the storage of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
German forest is not close to nature and much too young
Lesedauer ca. 2 Minuten Study of the Natural Forest Academy: Almost 90 % of the forest area in Germany is in a poor condition in terms of nature conservation. This is the alarming conclusion of a recent study by the Naturwald Akademie. The authors of the „Alternative Forest Condition Report“ published that this lack of near-natural forest ecosystems is leading to a severe loss of biological diversity.
Without management: beech become larger and more stable
Lesedauer ca. 3 Minuten Study of the Natural Forest Academy et al: Depending on the degree of management, beech trees change their shape. If the forest is weakly managed or has not been managed for a long time, beech trees become more stable than in traditional forestry. In addition, the amount of usable wood increases significantly, which could have consequences for forestry in the future.
Mixed forests are more productive
Lesedauer ca. < 1 Minute Study shows that mixed forests are more productive. The study investigated the relationship between tree species diversity in forests and their growth performance. In 44 countries about 30 million trees were examined.
Forests protect plants and animals from climate warming
Lesedauer ca. 2 Minuten Study: The leaf canopy of the forests functions like an insulating layer. This protects the organisms living under it from the effects of global warming. On average, the maximum temperatures in the forest are 4°C lower than in the open. This shows how important the buffer effect of forests can be in climate change.