Science for the Planet: Why We Need to Preserve Maritime Forests
Nicole Davi, a dendrochronologist at the Climate School’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, emphasizes the importance of preserving maritime forests for protecting coastal communities from storms. She collects oak tree cores on Fire Island National Park to study how these ecosystems are responding to climate change through tree-ring records.
In her own words, Davi expresses her love for maritime forests, admiring their beauty and complexity, and highlighting their vulnerability to climate impacts due to their proximity to the ocean. She is particularly interested in understanding how extreme events like hurricanes, droughts, and storms are affecting these trees.
This article is part of the Science for the Planet series, presenting insights from Columbia Climate School’s experts working to comprehend the effects of climate change and address the crisis.
