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Post by Rich Fisher on Feb 2, 2010 12:53:33 GMT -4
"Bay's Forests Growing At Rapid Rate"
Researchers say forests by the Chesapeake Bay are growing two to four times faster than expected. It's interpreted as a sign that rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere might be triggering substantial changes in ecosystems in the Mid-Atlantic. The forests might be dampening or delaying the impact of climate change for a while because they soak up greenhouse gases. Most scientists believe those gases are warming the planet.
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Post by bluecrabber on Feb 5, 2010 10:20:06 GMT -4
Hmmm... do you suppose the out of control deer population in the state is contributing? Methinks it possible and even likely. When they say forest I assume they mean trees. Does not include understory or regeneration. When you remove all the understory (new growth, shrubs, flowers, briars, etc.) more nutrients are available to the big trees. www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GGLS_enUS313US314&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=deer+exclosure+picturesLook on the web for info on deer exclosures The deer are having an incredible impact on not only the diversity and health of our forest, but are a direct cause of declining small native bird and animal polulations. The good news is: venison pepper steak is awesome!! Best regards, BC
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