Co-governance model for implementing conservation management plan gives species their best chances of survival. The…
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.
How can conifers that are used for example as Christmas trees keep their green needles…
Researchers are using Cold War spy satellite images to explore changes in the environment, including…
For the first time scientists have provided clear evidence that tropical tree lifespan decreases above…
A new study led by researchers in the Geography Department at Swansea University reveals the…
The bedrock beneath our feet has a reputation as an inhospitable place. In contrast, soil…
First complete global extinction risk assessment reveals bleak future for keystone species. An estimated 31%…
Scientists from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and international collaborators demonstrated a…
The capacity of the Amazon forest to store carbon in a changing climate will ultimately…
Large-diameter trees make up 3% of total stems, but account for 42% of total carbon…
Tropical fruit trees can improve health, reduce hunger, boost incomes and fight climate change; so…
Imperial College London researchers have simulated for the first time how soil moisture content affects…
Laser technology has been used to measure the volume and biomass of giant Californian redwood…
The largest-ever study of tree rings from Norilsk in the Russian Arctic has shown that…
From Berryessa to Klamath Mountains, High-Severity Burns Quadrupled During Warm Drought High-severity wildfires in northern…
Europe’s primary forests: What to protect? What to restore? Primary forests are forests without any…
Seeds that float in the air can hitchhike in unusual places — like the air-intake…
Small trees that grow up in drought conditions could form the basis of more drought-resistant…