Global Warming Increasing The Dispersal Of Flora In Northern Forests
Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 06:21
in Earth & Climate
As a result of stronger winds caused by global warming, seeds and pollen are being carried over longer distances. An increase in temperature of only a couple of degrees may increase the dispersal of plants in Northern forests and the spread of plant species into forest clearings after felling or forest fires.
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