From Crisis to Cure: Innovative Tactics to Counter Global Deforestation
Vital forest is cleared every day, with major climate effects. Satellites have revolutionized the measurement of the problem, but what can we do about it?…
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Amazon’s Dark Secret: The Soil That Supercharges Tree Growth
Research indicates that Amazon dark earth (ADE) promotes tree growth by as much as sixfold. The study demonstrated that tree seedlings grown in ADE-enriched soils…
CRISPR Gene Editing Used To Build a Better Forest Tree for Sustainable Fiber Production
Researchers at North Carolina State University (NC State) have successfully applied CRISPR gene-editing technology to breed poplar trees with reduced levels of lignin, a significant…
Unearthing the Amazon’s Dark Secret: How Ancient Soil Can Boost Forest Restoration Across the Globe
Adding Amazonian dark earth to soils boosts plant growth, shows study. Adding Amazonian dark earth (ADE) to soils can significantly boost plant growth, according to…
Climate Change vs. Forests: The Carbon Storage Showdown
Climate change may jeopardize forests’ carbon storage capacity and the effectiveness of carbon offset projects, according to a new study by University of Utah researchers….
Wood-Wide Web: Do Forest Trees Really “Talk” Through Underground Fungi?
University of Alberta expert challenges popular claims about the “wood-wide web.” The idea that forest trees can “talk” to each other, share resources with their…
Poorly Defined Land Rights Increase Deforestation Rates
Poorly defined land rights increase deforestation, but private land rights must be combined with strict environmental policies. Tropical deforestation causes widespread degradation of biodiversity and…
Lost South American Wildflower “Extinctus” Not Extinct After All – “Was It Really That Easy?”
Scientific names get chosen for lots of reasons — they can honor an important person, or hint at what an organism looks like or where…
Climate Change Threatens Boreal Coniferous Forests
New research from the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry reveals that Boreal coniferous forests could see increased occurrences of fire as a result of global…
Study Reveals the Importance of Tiny Creatures in Structure of Grasslands
A newly published study reveals the importance of earthworms, beetles, and other tiny creatures to the structure of grasslands and the valuable ecosystem services they…
Changes in the Andes Cause Flood Risks for South American Cities
At more than 11,000 feet above sea level, very important ecosystems known as páramos exist. These kinds of ecosystems are only found in Central and…