A comprehensive study utilizing advanced satellite modeling reveals that forest fragmentation can disrupt local surface temperatures just as aggressively as outright deforestation. In tropical and temperate zones, dividing continuous green canopy into small, isolated patches significantly elevates immediate ground temperatures. Conversely, high-altitude boreal zones experience a minor cooling effect when broken up because open, snow-covered spaces reflect solar rays back into space. These findings show that global climate initiatives must track spatial land patterns alongside crude tree loss metrics.
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