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How ‘Mother Trees’ Nurture Our Forests
New research reveals that older 'mother trees' support younger saplings in forests, suggesting a shift in logging practices to preserve carbon sinks. The findings come from an interview with forest scientist Suzanne Simard on Living on Earth, hosted by Steve Curwood and Jenni Doering.
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