Brexit could transform Wales from sheep farms to forest
The Welsh countryside may see a major increase in forest cover within a decade due to the effect of Brexit on sheep farming, new research suggests......»»
Amazon rain forest hides thousands of records of ancient Indigenous communities under its canopy, says new study
The world's most diverse forest, the Amazon, may also host more than 10,000 records of pre-Columbian earthworks (constructed prior to the arrival of Europeans), according to a new study. The new study combines cutting-edge remote sensing technology w.....»»
Understanding the dynamics of snow cover in forests can help us predict flood risks
For more than six months a year, Quebec's boreal forest is covered in a thick blanket of snow. While this is essential for the balance of our ecosystems, for the people living downstream from forested watersheds the snow can be like a sword of Damocl.....»»
Model shows how Amazonian forest degradation and monsoon circulation are interlinked
A pair of concerned researchers, one a mathematician at the University of Norway, the other a climatologist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, has developed a computer model that shows linkages between forest degradation in the Ama.....»»
Is deer culling the answer to Scottish woodland regeneration?
New research from the Cairngorms Connect Partnership demonstrates the use of controlled deer culling for forest regeneration across Scotland. The work has been published in the Journal of Applied Ecology......»»
Boreal and temperate forests now main global carbon sinks, satellite image analysis finds
Using a new analysis method for satellite images, an international research team, coordinated by the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and INRAE, mapped for the first time annual changes in global forest biomass between 2.....»»
In Shawnee National Forest, a debate swirls around how to best protect trees amid climate change and wildfires
The Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois is a mosaic of towering trees, lush wetlands and commanding rock formations that are the native habitat for a wealth of plants and animals, including 19 species of oaks......»»
Study sheds light on differentiated nitrogen sources of co-occurring epiphytes in Chinese subtropical forests
Epiphytes, including lichens, bryophytes, ferns and spermatophytes, are a large and widely distributed group across many forest ecosystems. Acquiring enough nitrogen (N) to support their life processes in nutrient-poor canopies is a crucial challenge.....»»
UK government reneging on food policy plans, say experts
The U.K. government has abandoned promises to transform the national food system after just a year, and will struggle to meet its own targets on health, climate and nature, food system experts have said......»»
Fungi as a sustainable and tasty alternative with potential to transform our food systems
They are sustainable and healthy—filamentous edible fungi that are fed with, for example, oats. The latest addition to the world-leading research at the Swedish Center for Resource Recovery is Neda Rousta's doctoral thesis on filamentous fungi with.....»»
Anticipating obsolescence: The next step to enhancing the sustainability of aquaculture
With growing concerns about the environmental toll of single species fish farms, a research project has been looking at the feasibility of introducing a more sustainable and potentially more profitable method of fish farming, using three complementar.....»»
New insect genus discovered in one of the most biodiverse rain forest regions in the world
The Allpahuayo-Mishana National Reserve in Peru has often been described as the most biodiverse rainforest in the world. For example, in recent decades, scientist have discovered several new bird species from the region. Researchers at the University.....»»
Water fleas may hold key to cleaner environment and better human health
Tiny water fleas could play a pivotal role in removing persistent chemical pollutants from wastewater—making it safe to use in factories, farms and homes, a new study reveals......»»
Sex life discovery raises IVF hope for endangered purple cauliflower soft coral
Vital coastal habitat was destroyed in the devastating floods that hit New South Wales in 2021 and 2022......»»
How to watch the (free) Man City vs Nottingham Forest live stream
Man City vs Nottingham Forest should be a good match to watch in the Premier League. Here's how to watch it online for free......»»
The World’s Largest—and Stinkiest—Flower Is in Danger of Extinction
The 42 known species of the parasitic plant Rafflesia, known as the corpse flower, are endangered due to the destruction of forest habitats......»»
Large fossil spider found in Australia
A team of Australian scientists led by Australian Museum (AM) and University of New South Wales (UNSW) paleontologist Dr. Matthew McCurry have formally named and described a fossil spider, Megamonodontium mccluskyi, which is between 11–16 million y.....»»
Australia"s firefighters face worst season in years
Volunteer firefighters are scorching Australia's forest undergrowth, reducing fuel for what is expected to be the fiercest fire season since the monster "Black Summer" blazes......»»
Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa
Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation......»»
Jewel of the forest: New electric blue tarantula species discovered in Thailand
In an exciting discovery, a new species of tarantula with electric blue coloration was found in Thailand......»»
Exotic tree species in the forest mean loss of grazing land for reindeer
Semi-domesticated reindeer avoid winter habitats with exotic lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta), introduced from Northern America. Reduced food supply and dense stands probably contribute to the reindeers' avoidance behavior of areas with tall P. contor.....»»