![Cold-air pooling is a phenomenon where cold air drops from mountaintops into valleys below. Photo: Melissa Pastore, U.S. Forest Service](https://globalplantcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cold_air_pooling.webp)
Researchers discovered forests with cold-air pooling, where colder air settles in valleys, reversing typical temperature patterns. These areas could protect cold-adapted species from climate change, serving as refuges and aiding conservation efforts. The study emphasizes the importance of such forests for species adaptation and carbon storage.