Towards a global understanding of tree mortality

Researchers from the International Tree Mortality Network, including Marieke van der Maaten-Theunissen and Ernst van der Maaten, have published an important study titled "Towards a global understanding of tree mortality" in New Phytologist. The study examines rising tree mortality rates worldwide and their implications for forests and climate change. Utilizing data from over 466,865 forest plots across 89 countries, the research advocates for integrating ground-based monitoring with remote sensing to enhance global tree mortality assessments. The study emphasizes the necessity of equitable scientific collaboration and technological advancement to establish a comprehensive global monitoring system. For more details, read the full paper available here.