A research team led by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York has…
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.
Fire plays important role for Sierra Nevada bats. Bats face many threats — from habitat…
The impact of losing intact tropical forests is more devastating on the climate than previously…
The fires that raged across the Brazilian Amazon this summer were not ‘normal’ and large…
A recently published study, completed by researchers from the University of Helsinki together with Dr.…
Existing blanket technology can protect an isolated building from a short wildfire attack, but technological…
A first-of-its-kind laser instrument designed to map the world’s forests in 3-D is moving toward…
American chestnut trees are hard to breed but easy to kill. Scientists are trying to…
India’s official forest surveys indicate that the country’s 1.2 billion people are managing to preserve…
A new study warns that climate change resulting from human pressures could result in the…
Smithsonian ecologists are publishing new research that shows how an orchid’s survival depends on fungi…
Many have thought for years that trees are to blame for acid rain — now…
Kirtland’s warblers (named after Jared P. Kirtland) are an endangered species of birds that, like…