Project Overview

 

Climate change has caused leaves to come out earlier in the spring and fall later in the autumn. This extended leafing period is thought to increase tree woody growth over time, promoting increased stable carbon sequestration, though there is limited evidence to support this assumption. In addition, extreme weather related to climate change may impede forest growth.

 

We established the Acadian Phenocam Network to examine the link between leafing and woody growth cycles of tree species across Nova Scotia. This network will also serve as a long-term warning system for climate change impacts on forests and help us to identify resilient species. Stay tuned for a live website of phenology and growth status of trees across Nova Scotia!