Reposted by Alison 🇨🇦
Fantastic that the government plans to increase tree cover
But trees live a long time, and our climate will be very different by the time they mature
So do we plant species thriving here now, or species that will thrive in future conditions?
It's not a simple question, but we should be asking it!
theguardian.com
As the world gets hotter, could helping trees migrate northwards protect them?
With the climate changing, many species are marching towards cooler climes – but trees are being outpaced. Some ecologists say assisted movement is the answer
