Convention of biological diversity - Latest News Update, Information, Photos & Videos on Convention of biological diversity at Lokmat Times

According to a study, ancient trees, which are hundreds or thousands of years old, play an important role in biodiversity and ecosystem preservation by providing stability, strength, and protection to vulnerable environments. A team of ecologists highlighted the importance of preserving these monumental organisms in a review article published on October 19 in Trends in Ecology & Evolution and present a project initiative to ensure their protection and longevity."Ancient trees are unique habitats for the conservation of threatened species because they can resist and buffer climate warming," write the authors, including Gianluca Piovesan (@Dendrocene) and Charles H. Cannon (@ruminatus). Some of these trees, such as bristlecone pines in the White Mountains, USA, can live up to 5,000 years and act as massive carbon storage.Ancient trees are hotspots for mycorrhizal connectivity, the symbiotic relationship with underground fungi that supplies plants with many of the nutrients they need to survive. This symbiosis with fungi also helps reduce drought in dry environments. Ancient trees play a disproportionately large role in conservation planning and yet are being lost globally at an alarming rate.The researchers propose a two-pronged approach to protect ancient trees: first, the conservation of these trees through the propagation and preservation of the germplasm and meristematic tissue from these ancient trees, and second, a planned integration of complete protection and forest rewilding."Mapping and monitoring old-growth forests and ancient trees can directly assess the effectiveness and sustainability of protected areas and their ecological integrity," they write. "To carry out this ambitious project, a global monitoring platform, based on advanced technologies, is required along with public contributions through community science projects."Currently, protecting ancient trees in forests, woodlands, historic gardens, and urban and agricultural areas remain limited by national policy levels. "The current review of the Convention of Biological Diversity and Sustainable Development Goal 15 'Life on Land' of Agenda 2030 should include old-growth and ancient tree mapping and monitoring as key indicators of the effectiveness of protected areas in maintaining and restoring forest integrity for a sustainable future," write the authors."We call for international efforts to preserve these hubs of diversity and resilience. A global coalition utilizing advanced technologies and community scientists to discover, protect, and propagate ancient trees is needed before they disappear."( With inputs from ANI )Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Home

City

Latest News

Cricket

LT Premium

National

International

Maharashtra

Opinions

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Nagpur

Entertainment

Photos

Business

Technology

Sports

Lifestyle

Social Viral

Lokmat Games

Health

Narendra Modi

Lok Sabha Election 2024

Heatwave In India

Mumbai Mega Block

Maharashtra Lok Sabha Election

T20 World Cup 2024

Convention Of Biological DiversityFOLLOW

Convention of biological diversity, Latest News

Lifestyle :Climate change can be mitigated by protecting old trees: Study

According to a study, ancient trees, which are hundreds or thousands of years old, play an important role in biodiversity and ecosystem preservation by providing stability, strength, and protection to vulnerable environments. A team of ecologists hig ...