Amazon rain forests could be at far higher risk of extreme drought than previously thought,…
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.
Future Wood Use Assures Long-Term Climate Benefit From Commercial Forests A new study published in Nature…
Human-altered water flow keeps some California woodlands green but prevents forest renewal, risking long-term biodiversity…
NASA scientists have studied 17 years of gravity observations of our planet to understand how…
Adaptive forest management and carbon-focused strategies like biochar offer stronger climate solutions. Some climate activists…
Study on declining biodiversity in Tibet’s mountainous regions in response to climate change. Normally, mountain…
New estimates show that if greenhouse gases continue growing at current rates, large regions at…
China’s TanSat refines SIF data with a new algorithm, improving carbon sink monitoring and aiding…
Digestive genes and anatomy are adapted to tough leaves, fruit, and even pine needles. Fruits…
Rising seas and inland-surging seawater are leaving behind the debris of dying forests. Now, 35…
A study in Costa Rica found that applying coffee pulp to degraded land accelerated tropical…
Though noise may change moment by moment for humans, it has a more lasting effect…
European summer droughts since 2015 unprecedented in the past two millennia, according to a new…
New ESA maps of global forest biomass help track carbon storage and support climate goals…
Satellite data shows Belize forests thrive in protected zones but shrink elsewhere from farming. Using…
A range of unusual plants and wildlife lives in the Harenna Forest, but they face…
Protected Areas Reduce Global Deforestation but Fall Short of Fully Preventing It A survey of…
Scientists have created a new method for measuring carbon fluctuations in forests; it is expected…