Reforestation in the eastern U.S. has been shown to mitigate regional warming trends, with research highlighting forests’ significant cooling effects on both land and air…
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Scientists have discovered how forest emissions affect cloud formation and climate, emphasizing the need for better climate models and the role of forests in combating…
Lateral expansion of Sphagnum mosses over mineral soil forest in Salamajärvi national park. Credit: Teemu Juselius-Rajamäki. A recent study from the University of Helsinki has…
A new study in Scientific Reports reveals significant differences in the nucleolus organizing region (NOR) of American and Chinese chestnut genomes. This disparity challenges assumptions…
A groundbreaking study by UCL and international scientists has discovered that just 2.2% of tree species account for half of the trees in tropical forests…
European forests, especially in Italy’s mountainous regions, are facing drastic changes due to the climate crisis. New research reveals a likely decrease in suitable habitats…
Recent research highlights the growing threat of lightning-induced wildfires in boreal forests due to climate change. The study, involving global collaboration and utilizing machine learning,…
A study comparing the effectiveness of photovoltaic fields and afforestation in mitigating climate change has revealed that PV fields outperform afforestation, particularly in semiarid regions…
The COP28 climate conference will highlight the role of forests as major carbon ‘sinks,’ with a study revealing their potential to absorb up to 226…
New research reveals that lightning ignitions are a major cause of wildfires in intact extratropical forests. Utilizing machine learning, the study found that 77% of…
A honeybee (Apis mellifera) collects honeydew on a fir tree. The study shows that the beech-dominated Steigerwald provides insufficient food resources for honeybees. Credit: Ingo…
Ants are one of the most prevalent insects on Earth, with over 14,000 species and an estimated population of over four quadrillion. In a recent…
UC Davis Project Scientist John N. Williams uses a drip torch to light a prescribed burn at Shaver Lake in the Sierra National Forest. Credit:…
Risk of intact forest landscape loss goes beyond global agricultural supply chains. Credit: One Earth/Kan et al. Intact forests are important climate regulators and harbors…
Logging extraction in the Bornean rainforest. Credit: Zoe G Davies According to a new study, tropical forests recovering from logging are sources of carbon for…
Researchers have discovered that forests are increasing in wood volume due to elevated carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Researchers have discovered that trees are…
Male reindeer walking on a national road in Jämtland, Sweden. Credit: Marianne Stoessel/Stockholm University Reindeer herding has a long history in northern Norway, Sweden, and…
The study found that many native plants are being displaced by invasive species that have been brought to the United States during the last century.…
Scientists demonstrate that they can control the properties of lab-grown plant material, which could enable the production of wood products with little waste. Because of…
The ability of forests to store carbon is dependent on more than simply photosynthesis; this capacity may become increasingly restricted in the future. Questions remain…