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Observing the role of individual trees in ecology

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Trees are foundational members of our ecosystems. Each one, from expansive open-grown oaks to tightly clustered urban lindens, holds a unique role in connecting biodiversity, culture and landscape. As hosts and homes, trees support life in countless ways; they are pivotal to local ecosystems and human narratives. When a single tree is lost, the ripple effect can disturb the lives of countless species, as an ecological cascade can potentially unravel, illustrating how deeply integrated these quiet giants are in the web of life. For many of us, trees are cherished landmarks – a symbol of place and history, often bridging our connection to nature.

Source: Discovery Research Portal (University of Dundee)

Author: Frediani, Kevin; id_orcid 0000-0003-2847-5983

Language: English

Topic: Urban Arborization and Environmental Studies

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7113278406

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