Israel planted millions of pine trees but what happened next surprised scientists
Image: AI Generated Israel planted millions of pine trees but scientists say the real story was unfolding beneath them How did Mediterranean shrubs determine which
Image: AI Generated Israel planted millions of pine trees but scientists say the real story was unfolding beneath them How did Mediterranean shrubs determine which birds moved into the forests Scientific name Common name Why do they benefit from the pine canopy Dendrocopos major Great Spotted Woodpecker Feeds on insects in tree trunks and nests in cavities excavated in mature trees.
Dryocopus martius Black Woodpecker Europe's largest woodpecker, dependent on large trees for nesting and foraging. Phylloscopus collybita Common Chiffchaff Forages among foliage and tree branches, especially during the breeding season. Regulus regulus Goldcrest Closely associated with conifer forests, feeding on tiny insects among pine needles.
Sitta europaea Eurasian Nuthatch Climbs tree trunks searching for insects and nests in tree cavities. Sylvia borin Garden Warbler Uses woodland with dense vegetation for breeding and foraging. Turdus philomelos Song Thrush Benefits from woodland cover while foraging on the forest floor.
What does this discovery mean for modern forest restoration?
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