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ScienceDaily reports

Ecologists examined the distribution patterns of canopy soils, and their soil properties, across Costa Rican forests. The researchers suggest canopy soil may store more carbon than previously thought. Consideration of the time needed for reforestation of system with tree canopies should include the time needed for canopy mat regrowth.

Read more at  In the treetops: Ecologist studies canopy soil abundance, chemistry: Jessica Murray studies tree canopies in tropical montane forest systems of Costa Rica — ScienceDaily