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Scatterplot of mean annual precipitation (a) and initial (1940) cover (b) against total woody cover change (%). Lowess lines are fitted. When starting tree cover exceeds 20% the potential for woody cover increase declines. When MAP > 600 mm, tree cover changes are greatest.
