A sweeping study of tropical insects found that many species may struggle to survive rising…
Browsing: Forests
Forests are vital ecosystems that play a critical role in regulating Earth’s climate, preserving biodiversity, and supporting countless life forms, including humans. Spanning tropical rainforests, temperate woodlands, and boreal forests, these diverse environments are hubs of ecological research and conservation efforts. Scientists are continually uncovering how forests absorb carbon dioxide, influence weather patterns, and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Discover the latest studies, environmental insights, and conservation strategies related to the world’s forests here.
Undisturbed boreal forests may hold far more carbon than expected. Earth’s vast northern forests may…
Old-growth boreal forests may be hiding much more of their climate value underground than anyone…
Across the world’s forests, an invisible force is quietly altering one of Earth’s largest carbon…
Climate change, deforestation, and habitat loss are making forests more uniform, with fast-growing species increasingly…
An analysis led by the University of Leicester shows that the African continent lost around…
A hidden nutrient in the soil could double the speed at which tropical forests, and…
By stopping fires for generations, the western U.S. may have made its wildfire problem far…
Every spring, the familiar songs of Wood Thrushes and warblers return to parks and backyards…
Planting trees helps cool the planet, but not all locations deliver the same benefits. New…
A decades-long UBC study reveals that clear-cutting doesn’t just increase flooding — it can multiply…
From 2003 to 2021, Earth’s ability to absorb carbon through photosynthesis increased—mostly thanks to land…
Forests are falling dangerously behind in the race against climate change. A new study reveals…
Tropical trees are dying at accelerating rates, and a surprising new culprit is emerging: thunderstorms.…
Scientists discovered that many plants secretly grow a second network of roots more than three…
Some trees don’t just survive lightning – they thrive on it. Scientists studying Panama’s tropical…
Conservation scientists are challenging the old-school mindset of preserving natural areas in a fixed, untouched…
Tree-ring data indicates a decrease in fire activity across many forests, where the lack of…