As global temperatures rise, trees in colder regions benefit from an extended growing season. A longer growing season results in thicker rings and, as a result, higher overall wood production. This article is part of a series La Conversation Canada  The Boreal Forest: A Thousand Secrets, A Thousand Dangers. However, studies suggest that longer growing seasons contribute to the weakening of the wood, making the trees structurally weaker. Poor wood quality makes logs break more easily. ( Roberto Silvestro, Sergio Rossi, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC))

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