The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 08/05/2026It was found that these pressures shifted Europe’s forests away from older stands towards younger forests, especially in the Mediterranean region and temperate, midlatitude forests. 100
The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 08/05/2026This is impactful, because older forests and trees store more carbon and provide habitats for species, so disturbances weaken the stability of Europe’s forest carbon sink. 100
The Climate Consensus @climateconsensus.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Moreover, when trees die or burn, rain falls on bare soil instead of leaves, running off more quickly. People living near forests could experience longer fire seasons, with beetle or wind damage decimating the timber industry. 100
