Scientists say that because of their importance in forests, these ancient trees "must be safeguarded," as they can't be replaced for hundreds of years.
New research suggests that ancient trees possess far more than an awe-inspiring presence and a suite of ecological services to forests-;they also sustain the entire population of trees' ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
The Morton Arboretum has hired a recruiting firm to help find a successor to President and CEO Gerard Donnelly a towering figure who planted deep roots at the tree museum in Lisle.
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