Brett Wilkins is a staff writer for Common Dreams.
In what one researcher's group on Thursday hailed as a 'groundbreaking' study, scientists from 11 countries highlighted 'the critical role of forests in mitigating climate change' and how various threats are imperiling Earth's vital climate sink. 'Despite facing regional threats like deforestation and wildfires, the world's forests continue to be a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change,' the U.S.
'Our research team analyzed data from millions of forest plots around the globe,' USFS researcher Yude Pan said in a statement. 'What sets this study apart is its foundation in extensive ground measurements—essentially, a tree-by-tree assessment of size, species, and biomass. While the study also incorporates remote sensing data, a common tool in national forest inventories and land surveys, our unique strength lies in the detailed on-the-ground data collection.
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