Can an ancient ocean shoreline set the stage for a tropical forest of today?

Can an ancient ocean shoreline set the stage for a tropical forest of today? Researchers at NSF Critical Zone Observatory and Long-Term Ecological Research sites are finding out. More at https://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=242383&WT.mc_id=USNSF_1 This is an NSF Discoveries item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111