The ecologist revealing the invisible networks that revive rainforests
A forest ecologist in Panama is studying the natural growth of a rainforest over time, observing how plots of young trees mature into towering canopies. The research station, which dates back to the 19th century, has not been altered by human planting. The study aims to map and track the growth of each tree.
Why it's good news: It highlights a natural process that revives rainforests without human intervention.
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