Climate change is forcing trees to adapt or die across Spain’s forests, shows a 25-year study of 445,000 trees. The research reveals how some trees are growing thinner leaves and stronger roots to survive in a warming world. “Each species of tree can live in a certain temperature and dryness gradient,” says Josep Padullés, who led the research at UAB and CREAF. “If this threshold is exceeded above or below, it can no longer grow in those conditions.” The study found clear winners and losers. Aleppo pines and cork oaks are thriving in hotter, drier areas thanks to their strong … Continue reading Climate Change Forces 445,000 Trees in Spain to Adapt or Die