Saving Europe's Forests: The Benefits of Planting More Wood
Today, a new study has revealed that European forests are becoming greener as a result of climate change. The study, conducted by experts from the University of Helsinki, examined the wood density of over 20,000 trees from across Europe, and found that wood density has increased by an average of 4.5 percent since the 1950s. This means that the trees have become denser and more resilient to climate change, as the increased wood density provides more protection against extreme weather events such as droughts and extreme temperatures. The increased wood density is also good news for the environment, as more dense trees are more efficient at storing carbon dioxide, thus helping to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
source: Phys.org