Together with the oceans, they are one of the two most important carbon sinks, due to their capacity to store carbon in the soil and in tree biomass. As such, promoting fast-growing trees could ...

During parched periods, there is less water available to dilute the system and flush out the salt, while rising seas push salt into the watershed, a process known as saltwater intrusion.

In each experiment, tree species were planted in blocks, creating a mosaic of forest patches of the same age and species. Some experiments were established up to 60 years ago. Tree heights were ...