Measurements across Amazon floodplains show that nearly half of global tropical wetland methane emissions may…
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.
New research shows that the effects of wolves on the recovery of aspen has been…
Humans have shaped tropical forests for millennia—embracing Indigenous wisdom is key to future sustainability. Tropical…
Wild meat helps cut emissions and conserve forests—if hunted sustainably. Consuming sustainably sourced wild meat…
Researchers investigate an ancient coastal ecosystem found more than 120 miles from the nearest ocean,…
Deadwood decomposition releases more carbon globally than fossil fuels. Climate and insects drive this process,…
In the midst of another brutal fire season, several of California’s natural treasures have also…
Scientists studying tropical forests in Africa’s mountains were surprised to uncover how much carbon they…
A new tree-ring study shows Mongolia is experiencing its warmest summers in 800 years, with…
Princeton University researchers found that greater formation of clouds over forested areas suggests that reforestation…
Half a century of allowing lightning fires to burn in Yosemite’s Illilouette Creek Basin has…
For Trees, Carbs Are Key to Surviving Insect Defoliation A recent multi-year outbreak of an…
Global satellite data show that afforestation boosts low-level cloud cover in most regions, cooling the…
Russia’s forests store far more carbon than earlier estimates, but growing threats like fires endanger…
A new index shows that the world’s rainforests are responding differently to threats like a…
Gymnosperms’ ancient DNA duplications powered their evolution—and may hold the key to their survival today.…
Tracking Tropical Forest Threats with Satellite Data Humid tropical forests, vital in global efforts to…
Harpy eagles cannot raise young in heavily deforested Amazon regions due to a lack of…