Fruit-eating birds increase tropical forest carbon storage by up to 38% through seed dispersal.
New research from ETH Zurich's Crowther Lab reveals that fruit-eating birds are crucial for natural regeneration of tropical forests, increasing carbon storage by up to 38% as they disperse seeds throughout the landscape. With 70-90% of tree species in tropical forests relying on animal seed dispersal, this study emphasizes the importance of bird movement for forest restoration and the need to maintain minimum forest cover for effective ecological recovery.
April 15, 2024
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