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Why treelines don't simply rise with the climate

  • April 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Why treelines don't simply rise with the climate
A global study by the University of Basel, Switzerland, reveals a surprising picture: While 42% of treelines worldwide are shifting upslope, 25% are retreating. This seemingly contradictory trend involves more than just warming. Climate change and human land use are interacting.

Originally published at Phys.org

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