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  • Climate Change Science
  • Tropical Biology

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  • Global forest functioning is impacted by climate change and increased resource availability (e.g., CO2, nitrogen).
  • Effects on forest structure, particularly tree size dynamics, remain unclear.
  • Potential impacts vary: larger trees may benefit from resources, while smaller trees might adapt to changing light conditions, and larger trees could suffer from heat/drought.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess recent changes in forest structure in the Amazon.
  • To analyze the impact of increased resources and climate change on tree size over time.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 30 years of tree records from 188 mature Amazonian forest plots.
  • Statistical evaluation of changes in mean tree basal area and size distribution.

Main Results:

  • Mean tree basal area in Amazonian forests increased by 3.3% per decade.
  • Both the number and size of large trees increased.
  • Small and large trees showed similar relative size gains, suggesting reduced suppression for smaller trees.

Conclusions:

  • Increased resource availability (CO2 fertilization, nitrogen deposition) is currently mitigating negative climate change impacts on Amazonian forests.
  • Forests are becoming larger, with trees growing more in size and number.
  • The positive effects of resources on tree growth appear to outweigh negative climate impacts in this region so far.