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Article: Research from C.J.A. Bradshaw et al broadens understanding of ecology and evolution.
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- Ecology, Environment & Conservation
- Article date:
- November 13, 2009
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According to recent research from Corner Brook, Canada, "Containing approximately one-third of all remaining global forests, the boreal ecosystem is a crucial store of carbon and a haven for diverse biological communities. Historically, fire and insects primarily drove the natural dynamics of this biome."
"However, human-mediated disturbances have increased in these forests during recent years, resulting in extensive forest loss for some regions, whereas others face heavy forest fragmentation or threat of exploitation. Current management practices are not likely to maintain the attendant boreal forest communities, nor are they adequate to mitigate climate change ...