Forests are large areas dominated by trees and are crucial components of the Earth’s ecosystem. They come in various types, including tropical rainforests, which are biodiverse and found near the equator, temperate forests, which experience seasonal changes and are located in regions with moderate climates, and boreal forests or taigas, which are characterized by coniferous trees and are found in colder climates near the Arctic Circle. Forests play multiple essential roles: they act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide and helping mitigate climate change; they regulate water cycles and maintain soil quality; and they provide habitat for a vast array of biodiversity, supporting countless species of plants, animals, and fungi.
Researchers reviewed thousands of reforestation projects worldwide, finding that combining natural regeneration with tree planting offers the most economical carbon capture. This strategy proves particularly…
According to an international team of forest scientists, a type of forest that has been largely ignored and neglected shows significant potential for recovery, improving…
A new study, led by UCL scientists in collaboration with experts from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, reveals that giant sequoia trees, when introduced to…
A new study conducted by the University of Liverpool has brought to light challenges associated with reforestation and restoration initiatives throughout Africa. New research led…
Scientists have found that the growth patterns of trees in a forest differ significantly from the way branches expand on an individual tree. Nature is…
Global warming may be interacting with regional rainfall and deforestation to accelerate forest loss in the Amazon, pushing it toward partial or total collapse. Research…
Much of the U.S. warmed during the 20th century, but the eastern part of the country remained mysteriously cool. The recovery of forests could explain…
The Amazon rainforest could approach a tipping point, which could lead to a large-scale collapse with serious implications for the global climate system. A new…
Forests, which cover a third of Earth’s land surface, are pivotal in carbon storage and the water cycle, though the full scope of their impact…
A recent study from the University of Helsinki has revealed that the northern peatlands have been expanding in size over the past centuries. This finding…
Climate change is impacting U.S. forests, especially in the Western regions, leading to decreased tree growth and challenging their ability to act as carbon sinks….
Forests serve as crucial players in the fight against climate change due to their ability to absorb and store carbon. A recent study, with contributions…
Potential implications for American chestnut restoration and blight-resistance. The chromosomes of American and Chinese chestnuts are not so similar after all, at least in one…
Scientists have found that a small number of tree species dominate tropical forests worldwide, challenging previous notions about the diversity of these ecosystems. A major…
Scientists flip the script, revealing trees in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought. This holiday season brings surprising news about your Christmas tree. Scientists…
Forests in the Italian mountains are becoming increasingly vulnerable due to the changing conditions brought about by the climate crisis. As a consequence of the…
Research indicates an increased threat of lightning-induced wildfires in boreal forests due to climate change, potentially exacerbating global warming by destabilizing significant carbon stores in…
A study has found that photovoltaic (PV) fields are more effective than afforestation in mitigating global climate change. While forests sequester carbon to mitigate climate…