Biogeography
Biogeography is the study of the geographical distribution of plants and animals.
Will Cool Air Pooling Protect Some Forests from Climate Change?
Caitlin Dempsey
Researchers looked at the link between cool air pooling and cold-adapted forest composition.
Forecasting Phytoclimates
Mark Altaweel
A study of 135,153 vascular plant species predicts that by 2070, 33-68% of land on Earth will experience significant phytoclimate changes.
Human-Driven Extinction of Birds
Mark Altaweel
Researchers using models and historical records estimate that up to 11% of all bird species have gone extinct since the Late Pleistocene.
This Bird is Not the Only Crested Jay West of the Rocky Mountains
Caitlin Dempsey
Since the 1960s, blue jays have gradually extended their range past the Rocky Mountains into the western United States and Canada.
Measuring Tree Height With a Two-Satellite Constellation
Caitlin Dempsey
Researchers are using synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data from colocated satellites to estimate tree canopy height.