Decades later, tropical forest ecologists began reporting that some tree species are sensitive to more
intense seasonal drought.
The key result of the study is that with longer dry seasons and more
intense seasonal drought, there is an overall negative effect on bird populations.
In wetter regions, more
intense seasonal droughts can be managed by current water - supply systems and by adaptation; for example, demand can be reduced by using water more efficiently, or supply can be increased by increasing the storage capacity in reservoirs.