Trees are magnificent organisms that have evolved very slowly over millions of years, making it hard for them to adapt to rapid changes in the environment. With climate change imminent, scientists estimate up to 25% of US forests will decline over the next three decades. In this film, four researchers ponder the question ”What can we do to help forests adapt to our changing planet?” The answer is, of course, not so straightforward, and leaves us thinking more deeply about the future of forest landscapes and how we can make them more resilient.
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The Future of Forests
Will forests survive the threats of climate change? Could biotechnology and CRISPR be a useful tool? Four researchers ponder these questions, and leave us thinking more deeply about how we can make our forests more resilient. (Talk recorded in July 2020)
- Part 1: The Future of ForestsAudience:
- Student
- Researcher
- Educators
- Educators of H. School / Intro Undergrad
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 00:10:54 - Part 2: Saving the American Chestnut: A Case StudyAudience:
- Student
- Researcher
- Educators
- Educators of H. School / Intro Undergrad
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 00:09:42 - Part 3: CRISPR, Climate Change, & Forest Health PanelAudience:
- Student
- Researcher
- Educators
- Educators of Adv. Undergrad / Grad
Duration: 00:47:07