Forest (IMAGE) Stanford University Caption Human impacts are now transforming landscapes even in remote places, as illustrated by the dead trees and habitat fragmentation in Tetlin Wildlife Refuge, Alaska caused by climate change and logging. With this unprecedented global change, the fossil record is becoming increasingly important in preserving nature for the future. Credit Elizabeth?A.?Hadly Usage Restrictions Image may only be used with appropriate caption or credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.