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Ladybbird · 01-02-22, 11:04

Earth Has 14% More Tree Species Than We Thought

There are 14% more tree species than previously thought, according to what researchers are calling the first "scientifically credible" estimate.

BBC UK 1 FEB. 2022.

The Amazon is a treasure trove of rare plants

Of the 73,300 estimated species, the researchers predict there are 9,200 that are yet to be discovered.

But most rare species are in tropical forests, fast disappearing because of climate change and deforestation.

The study is based on a database of tens of millions of trees in more than 100,000 forest plots around the world.

The researchers used statistical techniques to predict the likely number of tree species, correcting for gaps in existing data.

The findings suggest more must be done to protect the incredible life forms needed for food, timber and medicine and to fight climate change by sucking carbon dioxide from the air.

Kew scientists name new tree after Leonardo DiCaprio....

Lead researcher Dr Peter Reich, of the University of Minnesota in St Paul, said the findings highlighted the vulnerability of global forest biodiversity.

"Our data will help us assess where biodiversity is the most threatened," he told BBC News.

"This is in the tropics and subtropics of South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania and those are places where we discovered hotspots of known and unknown rare species.

"Knowing about these hotspots, hopefully, can help prioritise future conservation efforts."

High numbers of known and unknown rare trees are found in mangrove forests

South America - the continent with the most "missing" species - has about 43% of the total number, followed by:

Eurasia (22%)
Africa (16%)
North America (15%)
Oceania (11%)

In Africa, the Congo River basin is a treasure trove of rare plants

The Congo River basin has many undiscovered rare plants

Diverse natural forests are the most healthy and productive, important to the global economy and to nature.

The vast majority are in tropical countries where deforestation is largely driven by growing the ingredients of food eaten in the West, such as beef, palm oil and soy (the last two of these are also used for cattle feed)

More than 140 international researchers worked on the study, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal.

Dr Yadvinder Malhi, of the University of Oxford, said tropical forests were the "global treasure chests of biodiversity" and significant absorbers of carbon dioxide emissions, slowing global warming.

"This study shows that tropical forests are even more diverse in their trees than we had previously imagined," he said.

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Ladybbird Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 47,549 Thanks: 27,621 Thanked 14,458 Times in 10,262 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Earth Has More Tree Species Than We Thought Earth Has 14% More Tree Species Than We Thought There are 14% more tree species than previously thought, according to what researchers are calling the first "scientifically credible" estimate. BBC UK 1 FEB. 2022. The Amazon is a treasure trove of rare plants Of the 73,300 estimated species, the researchers predict there are 9,200 that are yet to be discovered. But most rare species are in tropical forests, fast disappearing because of climate change and deforestation. The study is based on a database of tens of millions of trees in more than 100,000 forest plots around the world. The researchers used statistical techniques to predict the likely number of tree species, correcting for gaps in existing data. The findings suggest more must be done to protect the incredible life forms needed for food, timber and medicine and to fight climate change by sucking carbon dioxide from the air. Kew scientists name new tree after Leonardo DiCaprio.... Lead researcher Dr Peter Reich, of the University of Minnesota in St Paul, said the findings highlighted the vulnerability of global forest biodiversity. "Our data will help us assess where biodiversity is the most threatened," he told BBC News. "This is in the tropics and subtropics of South America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania and those are places where we discovered hotspots of known and unknown rare species. "Knowing about these hotspots, hopefully, can help prioritise future conservation efforts." High numbers of known and unknown rare trees are found in mangrove forests South America - the continent with the most "missing" species - has about 43% of the total number, followed by: Eurasia (22%) Africa (16%) North America (15%) Oceania (11%) *In Africa, the Congo River basin is a treasure trove of rare plants* The Congo River basin has many undiscovered rare plants Diverse natural forests are the most healthy and productive, important to the global economy and to nature. The vast majority are in tropical countries where deforestation is largely driven by growing the ingredients of food eaten in the West, such as beef, palm oil and soy (the last two of these are also used for cattle feed) More than 140 international researchers worked on the study, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal. Dr Yadvinder Malhi, of the University of Oxford, said tropical forests were the "global treasure chests of biodiversity" and significant absorbers of carbon dioxide emissions, slowing global warming. *"This study shows that tropical forests are even more diverse in their trees than we had previously imagined," he said.* __________________ PUTIN TRUMP & Netanyahu Will Meet in HELL ..................*SHARKS are Closing in on TRUMP*.......................... *TRUMP WARNS; 'There'll Be a Bloodbath* If I Don't Get Elected'..MAGA - MyAssGotArrested...IT's COMING** PLEASE HELP THIS SITE..Click DONATE & Thanks to ALL Members of ... 1.. THIS SITE IS MORE THAN JUST WAREZ...& TO STOP SPAM-IF YOU WANT TO POST, YOUR FIRST POST MUST BE IN WELCOMES

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