When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returned

A recent study uncovers how the Black Death led to a decline in plant biodiversity in Europe, contradicting expectations of flourishing nature post-plague. Researchers explore the historical implications and relevance to modern land management.

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