Mmastodon EnvironmentEnvironment first seen 6 h ago, last 3 h ago, peak #1

Old-growth cottonwood forests along Rio Grande nearly gone

Original: Old-growth cottonwoods form rare riparian canopies—notably along the lower Rio Grande, where under 5% of native habitat

Old-growth cottonwoods form rare riparian canopies along the lower Rio Grande, where less than 5% of the native habitat remains. These remaining stands shelter endangered ocelots, migratory birds and other native wildlife, making them among the region's most important surviving ecosystems. Conservation voices are highlighting the losses to draw attention to how little of the original riverside forest is left and what it still supports.

Why now: The figure that under 5% of the original habitat survives is striking, prompting discussion about loss of a critical ecosystem.

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• Old-growth cottonwoods form rare riparian canopies—notably along the lower Rio Grande, where under 5% of native habitat remains. They shelter endangered and migratory birds, ocelots, and diverse native wildlife. In short this is insane. # nature # ecology # plants # environment… · tangledwing@ohai.social · 6

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