Tree-bark thickness indicates fire-resistance in a hotter future

A Princeton University-led study has found that trees worldwide develop thicker bark when they live in fire-prone areas. The findings suggest that bark thickness could help predict which forests and savannas will survive a warmer climate in which wildfires are expected to increase in frequency.

Tree-bark thickness indicates fire-resistance in a hotter future

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Tree-bark thickness indicates fire-resistance in a hotter future

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