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Tree canopies help forests recover

Steve Koppes Purdue University
Feb 24, 2024
Feb 24, 2024

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Witness the view of a natural forest canopy at Martell Forest, eight miles west of Purdue University’s main campus, managed by the department of forestry and natural resources and used for research and teaching.

Purdue University

View an example of a complex forest canopy at the Mountain Lake Biological Station in Virginia. The station is part of the National Science Foundation’s National Ecological Observatory Network.

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Steve Koppes Purdue University

Extreme events wipe out entire forests, dramatically eliminating complex ecosystems as well as local communities.

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