Climate change is redrawing the blueprint of forest ecosystems
Abstract
Climate change is rapidly transforming ecosystems around the world and forest ecosystems are particularly vulnerable to these shifts. The impact of rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, extreme weather events and changes in atmospheric CO2 levels is profoundly reshaping forests. These changes affect forest composition, structure, biodiversity and the services forests provide to humanity. This article explores the complex and multifaceted ways in which climate change is redrawing the blueprint of forest ecosystems. We examine how forests are responding to these challenges, the implications for biodiversity and ecosystem services and the potential consequences for global sustainability. By synthesizing current scientific understanding, this article underscores the urgent need for adaptive management strategies and climate mitigation efforts to preserve the integrity of forest ecosystems in the face of climate change.