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......»»
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......»»
Libya green group battles to save remaining forests
War-ravaged Libya is better known for its oil wealth than its forests, but environmentalists hope to save its remaining green spaces from logging, development and the impacts of climate change......»»
Snowballing effects of beech leaf disease hurt helpful root fungi
The American beech, Fagus grandifolia, is a North American staple and the dominant species in many northeastern forests. In 2012, a new disease was first spotted, infecting trees in northeastern Ohio. The worst afflicted had dark banding on their lea.....»»
Arthropods in high-diversity forests found to contribute to improved productivity
An international team of researchers led by Prof. Ma Keping from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IBCAS) has shown that forests with higher tree species richness tend to have greater arthropod diversity......»»
Woodpecker guides post-fire forest management
What's good for the Black-backed Woodpecker is good for restoration of burned California forests. The birds' unique relationship with fire underpins the latest research into improved post-fire management. A study published in Ecological Applications.....»»
US forests are failing to keep up with climate change, finds study
When it comes to saving the planet from the ravages of climate change, protecting forests is a high priority for almost everyone......»»
From horseback to motorbike: Inside the motorcycle boom in Indigenous South America
With their tropical climate, flowing rivers and dense forests, the vast plains and basins that make up South America's lowlands cover a significant portion of the continent's surface. Indeed, the Amazon rainforest covers approximately seven million s.....»»
Seasonal effects on aboveground biomass estimation in mountainous deciduous forests
Forest three-dimensional (3D) structure measurement is a key factor in achieving high-precision estimations of vegetation carbon storage. A stereoscopic point cloud is used for forest 3D structure observation......»»
Best protective cases for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5
If you love keeping your gadgets as pristine as possible, then check out some of these awesome protective cases for the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. As we use our devices daily, they tend to show signs of wear and tear over the months and year.....»»
Aerial root mucilage fixes atmospheric nitrogen to support plant growth
Plant-associated microbes play an important role in host nutrient utilization, stress tolerance, plant health, and adaptation. Identifying the key mucilage compound and friendly microbe, as well as their protective association with diazotrophic micro.....»»
A forgotten and neglected ecosystem covers a third of Earth"s coastlines, with a collective value of $500 billion
Underwater forests known as kelp have been sustaining people and cultures for millennia. However, most of us are only vaguely aware of the vibrant masses of seaweed hugging the ocean shores around Earth. Furthermore, we don't realize how valuable and.....»»
NASA teams with US Forest Service to tally America"s oldest trees
Century-old sugar maples in Wisconsin. Five-hundred-year-old cedars in Oklahoma. Fifty-foot-wide oaks in Georgia. These trees grace our nation's old-growth forests, and scientists say they hold unexplored mysteries from their roots to their rings......»»
New research on megafire smoke plumes clarifies what they contain, how they move and their potential impacts
In recent years, large, intense wildfires, known as megafires, have increasingly caused severe damage to forests, homes, and crops. In addition to megafires fatally impacting humans and wildlife alike, they may also be impacting climate change. New r.....»»
What role do forests play as a feeding habitat for honeybees?
Bees are generally associated with flowering meadows rather than with dense forests. Woodland, however, is considered the original habitat of the western honeybee (Apis mellifera), as it offers nesting sites in the form of tree cavities. Researchers.....»»
Can deep learning help us save mangrove forests?
Mangrove forests are an essential component of the coastal zones in tropical and subtropical areas, providing a wide range of goods and ecosystem services that play a vital role in ecology. They are also threatened, disappearing, and degraded across.....»»
Scientists trying to determine what will happen to massive carbon stores as rainforests dry out
Tropical rainforests store 25%-40% of global soil carbon, though they occupy only 7% of Earth's land area. By functioning as a carbon sink, tropical forests prevent more severe effects from climate change......»»
Trees in savanna areas of Cerrado produce three times more bark than species in forest areas, shows study
In tropical regions of the planet, savannas and forests often coexist in the same area and are exposed to the same climate. An example is the Cerrado, a Brazilian biome that includes several types of vegetation, from broad-leaved and sclerophyllous.....»»
Pitaka Sunset Moment MagEZ 3 case review: Channelling those summer vibes
The limited edition Pitaka Sunset Moment case for iPhone 14 Pro weaves lightweight aramid fiber into a nostalgically retro design that's also very protective.Pitaka Sunset Moment MagEZ 3 case for iPhone 14 ProPitaka has upped its packaging game with.....»»
Apes may have evolved upright stature for leaves, not fruit, in open woodland habitats
Anthropologists have long thought that our ape ancestors evolved an upright torso in order to pick fruit in forests, but new research from the University of Michigan suggests a life in open woodlands and a diet that included leaves drove apes' uprigh.....»»
Climate change causes strong declines in ecosystem services provided by tropical forests, shows study
Tropical forests provide a variety of ecosystem services that are also of great global relevance, such as climate regulation and the provision of habitat for animals and plants......»»