Restoring forests often falls to landholders. Here"s how to do it cheaply and well
From the outside, planting trees seems simple. Seedlings want to grow—pop them in the soil, water them and walk away......»»
French leader goes green to woo Pacific islands
France's President Emmanuel Macron stripped off his suit jacket Friday to wander the wild forests of Papua New Guinea on a green-tinted charm offensive in the South Pacific......»»
How forests can cut carbon, restore ecosystems, and create jobs
To limit the frequency and severity of droughts, wildfires, flooding, and other adverse consequences of climate change, nearly 200 countries have committed to the Paris Agreement's long-term goal of keeping global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius.....»»
Terrestrial ecosystems can significantly offset human carbon emissions, finds new analysis
The world's forests, grasslands, and other terrestrial ecosystems have played a substantial role in offsetting human carbon emissions—a capability that UC Berkeley researchers say would be threatened by continued global change......»»
Group 1 Q2 net income falls 13% despite record revenue
The Houston dealership giant continued to generate revenue gains from acquisitions and service and parts business growth......»»
Product showcase: Stellar Toolkit for Exchange – Restore Exchange Database
Time is of the essence when it comes to recovery after Exchange Server failure or database corruption, as organizations depend on emails for their day-to-day business communication. The more the delay in restoring services and recovering data, the hi.....»»
Research supports use of managed and prescribed fires to reduce fire severity
In a study recently published in Forest Ecology and Management, scientists found that fires in America's dry conifer forests are burning hotter and killing more trees today than in previous centuries. The main culprit? Paradoxically, a lack of fires......»»
Threads usage falls for four reasons, including delayed update to iOS app
It’s no surprise that Threads usage fell from the launch peak, as everyone wanted to check out the new kid on the block. But the bad news for Meta’s challenge to Twitter is that the number of active users – and time spent in the app – is con.....»»
Study shows bats struggle during organic farming transition
Bat activity falls as farms make the transition to organic agriculture, new research shows......»»
The legacy of past disturbance shapes coastal forest soil stability
Coastal forests are increasingly exposed to the effects of climate change and sea level rise. However, scientists have an incomplete understanding of what this means for soil stability. An experiment has examined how soil might change when transplant.....»»
Study highlights urgent need to protect world"s forests from non-native pests in the face of climate change
CABI joined an international team of researchers from 57 institutions around the world to share its expertise in a study that highlights the urgent need to protect the world's forests from non-native pests amid climate change......»»
What motivates family forest landowners to manage invasive species?
Over half of forests in the United States are privately owned, especially in the Eastern part of the country. This can make control of invasive species challenging, as efforts need to be coordinated among many different landowners. A new study from t.....»»
The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is another budget laptop that falls short
The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 provides competent productivity performance and great battery life, but its build and display quality fall short of the competition......»»
How to help forests fight climate change: Report
Forests across the United States are major contributors to the fight against climate change, annually removing damaging excess carbon from the atmosphere equivalent to approximately 13 percent of overall U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. According to a.....»»
"Zombie fires" are occurring more frequently in boreal forests, but their impacts remain uncertain
"Zombie fires" are fires that ignite in one fire season, smolder through the winter months under the snow, and re-emerge early in the spring before lightning and human caused ignitions begin in earnest......»»
Cracking the mysterious case of dying desert forests
From above, the Southwestern U.S. is a sea of caramel and brown desert. Yet, a closer look uncovers small ribbons of green—desert forests that flourish along valuable springs and rivers. Wildlife thrives at these oases, drawn to the shade of trees.....»»
Has the century-old mystery of Antarctica’s “Blood Falls” finally been solved?
The culprit: tiny non-crystalline nanospheres rich in iron, silica, calcium, aluminum, etc. Enlarge / Blood Falls seeps from the end of the Taylor Glacier into Lake Bonney. Scientists believe a buried saltwater reservoir is partl.....»»
Forest can adapt to climate change, but not quickly enough
America's forests have a tough time in store for them. Climate change is increasing temperatures and decreasing moisture levels across the country, not a winning combination for trees......»»
The Lenovo Flex 5i falls into the common cheap laptop pitfalls
The Lenovo Flex 5i 14 has an attractive entry-level price when on sale. But in the reviewed configuration, its battery life, display, and build hold it back......»»
Madagascar hippos were forest dwellers: Study
Extinct dwarf hippos that once roamed Madagascar lived in forests rather than open grasslands preferred by common hippos on mainland Africa, researchers at the University of Cincinnati discovered......»»
Biotechnology offers holistic approach to restoration of at-risk forest tree species
Many at-risk forest tree species will probably need biotechnology along with traditional tree-breeding approaches to survive, according to insights published in the July issue of the journal New Forests......»»