A new study from Washington State University describes how researchers can now develop a working 3D model of a forest , which can be used to understand what could happen to forest life if exposed to different environmental factors such as climate change or bush fires , thus helping scientists to develop better ways to manage them . The new technology is designed to help forest managers understand the specific ecological factors needed for forests to recover from wildfires and other catastrophic weather events . These computer-generated objects can be scaled to reach the size of actual trees. The study is unique as it can recreate how the roots and canopies of real trees can develop during regrowth and recovery .
A new study from Washington State University describes how researchers can now develop a working 3D model of a forest , which can be used to understand what could happen to forest life if exposed to different environmental factors such as climate change or bush fires , thus helping scientists to develop better ways to manage them . The new technology is designed to help forest managers understand the specific ecological factors needed for forests to recover from wildfires and other catastrophic weather events . The study is unique as it can recreate how the roots and canopies of real trees can develop during regrowth and recovery .