Primary forests, or old-growth forests as they are sometimes called, are epicenters of rich biodiversity, are more resilient than younger forests, and store significantly more carbon than their younger counterparts, to name just a few of the vital roles of these essential and irreplaceable ecosystems. The preservation of primary forests is the focus of global conservation efforts. Primary forests, or old-growth forests as they are sometimes called, are epicenters of rich biodiversity, are more resilient than younger forests, and store significantly more carbon than their younger counterparts, to name just a few of the vital roles of these essential and irreplaceable ecosystems. The preservation of primary forests is the focus of global conservation efforts. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
New remote sensing method to continuously monitor primary forest loss
