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Elise Pletcher

University of Nevada, RenoORCID 0000-0002-5756-8364Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1

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Alexandra K. UrzaiD· 1 shared Franco BiondiiD· 1 shared Peter J. WeisbergiD· 1 shared Robert K. ShriveriD· 1 shared

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EcologyProceedings of the National Academy of SciencesPeer-reviewedMay 1, 2025

Long-term tree population growth can predict woody encroachment patterns

Robert K. Shriver, Elise Pletcher, Franco Biondi…·Peter J. Weisberg

The paper examines tree age structures in western US woodlands and finds that tree establishment rates have mostly declined, contradicting claims of woody encroachment.

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statistical modelecology & biodiversity

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