Scottish forests protective forts for red squirrels
Twenty natural strongholds would protect red squirrels in Scotland even if grey squirrels were to run rampant across the country, a new study shows......»»
Land-use strategies, nutrient conditions contribute to oak decline
New research led by a University of Georgia ecologist sheds light, for the first time, on how land-use disturbance and nutrient conditions play a role in the decline of oak forests. The most promising strategy to address this decline is reduced cutti.....»»
Climate protection: Land use changes cause the carbon sink to decline
Forests can bind large amounts of carbon on the land surface. In this way, they decisively contribute to reducing net greenhouse gas emissions. For some areas, however, data are still lacking. In Eastern Europe, in particular, the network of installe.....»»
Biden, in environment push, protects lands near Grand Canyon
Joe Biden used the backdrop of the Grand Canyon Tuesday to champion the climate fight—and distinguish himself from the Republican right—by designating large swathes of surrounding sacred land with protective status......»»
Successfully managing forests must include stewarding the hidden life belowground
Half of the biodiversity in forests is unseen because it lives belowground. These organisms are miniscule in size, but their importance to the ecosystem is enormous......»»
Forests are breaking up in the tropics but coming together elsewhere. Here"s what it means for wildlife and the climate
In 2015, research on global forest cover revealed a concerning fact: 70% of the world's remaining forest now lies within 1km of the forest's edge. This process, called fragmentation, is causing the deepest and darkest parts of the world's forests to.....»»
Ravaged by fire, Mojave Desert"s famed Joshua trees may be gone forever
A wildfire burning near the California-Nevada border has ravaged parts of the Mojave National Preserve's famed Joshua tree forests, and experts worry that the massive blaze will forever change the fragile desert ecosystem......»»
Roman road network spanning the south west UK identified in new research
A Roman road network that spanned Devon and Cornwall and connected significant settlements with military forts across the two counties as well as wider Britannia has been discovered for the first time......»»
Scots train ancient dog breed to deter eagle attacks
Dotted among a small flock of sheep in a field in the Scottish Highlands, Luigi and Peaches, two young working dogs with thick white coats, are busy being trained to keep watch on the skies above......»»
In the treetops: Ecologist studies canopy soil abundance, chemistry
When we think of soil, most of us think of dirt on the ground. But a surprising amount of the planet's soil thrives in the treetops of old-growth forests, high above terra firma......»»
First regular drone delivery service lifts off in U.K.
The U.K. has launched its first regular drone-based delivery service, using the flying machine to deliver mail to remote Scottish islands......»»
First regular drone delivery service lifts off in UK
The U.K. has launched its first regular drone-based delivery service, using the flying machine to deliver mail to remote Scottish islands......»»
Tropical trees use social distancing to maintain biodiversity
Tropical forests often harbor hundreds of species of trees in a square mile, but scientists often struggle to understand how such a diversity of species can coexist. In a study published in Science, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin ha.....»»
York fire in Mojave Desert along California-Nevada border balloons to 77,000 acres
A wildfire blazing along the Southern California-Nevada border, burning through delicate Joshua Tree forests, continued to swell Monday—becoming the state's largest of the fire season......»»
Lowline fire expanding north of Gunnison as firefighters retreat and set backfires
The lightning-sparked Lowline fire burning in western Colorado north of Gunnison has expanded to 1,331 acres as firefighters retreat and set deliberate backfires in an effort to reduce thick fallen trees in the forests......»»
The Best Protective Cases for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5!
We've put together a list of great quality cases to protect your Galaxy Z Fold5 from knocks and bumps. Samsung’s newest blockbuster foldable is here, and it packs some pretty impressive hardware and software features, designed to give.....»»
Study proposes refinement of models to project ecosystem services in montane forests
Tropical mountain ecosystems, including montane forests, are relatively little studied, yet they are home to significant biodiversity and provide important ecosystem services, such as water supply and participation in regulation of temperature and re.....»»
Forests Are Losing Their Ability to Hold Carbon
A new USDA report finds forests could become a major emitter of carbon by 2070.....»»
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......»»