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Forest landowner motivation to control invasive species depends on land use, study showsForest landowner motivation to control invasive species depends on land use, study shows

Forest landowner motivation to control invasive species depends on land use, study shows

Many U.S. forests are privately owned, particularly in the Eastern and North Central part of the country. This makes control…

2 months ago
Authorities issue forest fire warning for Kashmir in the coming weekAuthorities issue forest fire warning for Kashmir in the coming week

Authorities issue forest fire warning for Kashmir in the coming week

NEW DELHI: The National Disaster Management Authority on Thursday issued an advisory in Jammu and Kashmir and directed the authorities…

2 months ago
Dorset’s Fossil Forest: A Jurassic Landscape Preserved by Microbial FossilisationDorset’s Fossil Forest: A Jurassic Landscape Preserved by Microbial Fossilisation

Dorset’s Fossil Forest: A Jurassic Landscape Preserved by Microbial Fossilisation

A unique glimpse into Earth's ancient past is offered by the Fossil Forest in Dorset, England, where tree remains from…

4 months ago
New temperatures in two thirds of key tropical forestNew temperatures in two thirds of key tropical forest

New temperatures in two thirds of key tropical forest

Two thirds of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in tropical forests are experiencing new temperature conditions as our climate changes, research…

5 months ago
A leaky sink: Carbon emissions from forest soil will likely grow with rising temperaturesA leaky sink: Carbon emissions from forest soil will likely grow with rising temperatures

A leaky sink: Carbon emissions from forest soil will likely grow with rising temperatures

The soils of northern forests are key reservoirs that help keep the carbon dioxide that trees inhale and use for…

7 months ago
Teens benefit from ‘forest bathing’ — even in citiesTeens benefit from ‘forest bathing’ — even in cities

Teens benefit from ‘forest bathing’ — even in cities

Youth mental health in urban environments is significantly better when more nature is incorporated into city design. A new study…

1 year ago
Do tree-planting campaigns follow best practices for successful forest restoration?Do tree-planting campaigns follow best practices for successful forest restoration?

Do tree-planting campaigns follow best practices for successful forest restoration?

Global tree-planting campaigns have reached fad-like proportions over the past decade, and it's easy to understand their appeal. Healthy forests…

1 year ago
New insect genus discovered in one of the most biodiverse rain forest regions in the worldNew insect genus discovered in one of the most biodiverse rain forest regions in the world

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,…

1 year ago
Extreme El Niño weather saw South America’s forest carbon sink switch offExtreme El Niño weather saw South America’s forest carbon sink switch off

Extreme El Niño weather saw South America’s forest carbon sink switch off

Hot and dry conditions resulted in increased tree death Evidence that most forest areas withstand periods of severe drought Greatest…

2 years ago