They’re also home to forests of lesser-known but critically important polylepis – known as “cloud trees.” Growing up to 5,000 meters above sea level, they are the highest-altitude trees in ...
Polylepis trees, also known as paper trees, are among the rarest trees on Earth. These odd trees have large surface areas, which makes it easier for them to capture and store water. The native ...
Constantino Aucca Chutas is leading a group of conservationists on mission to restore forests of the world’s highest-altitude ...