Climate change makes trees grow faster

Mon, Jul 19, 2010

A recent study of trees in eastern America suggests that forests could be growing faster now than they were 200 years ago as a result of climate change.The trees appear to have accelerated growth rates due to longer growing seasons and higher concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

The study in Maryland suggests that this extra growth in trees could help to act as a more efficient carbon “sink”, which could offset the carbon dioxide being added to the atmosphere by the burning of fossil fuels.

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/global-warming-makes-trees-grow-at-fastest-rate-for-200-years-1886342.html

The photograph below was taken in mid November 2009 whilst visiting Rome .It shows how warmer weather can prolong the leaf season for many trees – it was 22c and the city was bathed in glorious sunlight. If like me you adore looking at photos of trees then check out the work of this inspirational photographer

http://www.tonyhowell.co.uk/Trees.htm

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Debbie - who has written 676 posts on My Climate Change Garden.

I am not an experienced gardener - more of an enthusiastic amateur who learns by trial and error and is keen to "manage" the effects of the weather on my garden. Writing this blog is my passion and I hope that it will continue to grow, allowing global gardeners to communicate about the effects of climate change on our plants and the future of our gardens.

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