Mature forests are critical in the fight against climate change – extracting carbon dioxide (CO2)…
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Forests are large areas dominated by trees and are crucial components of the Earth’s ecosystem. They come in various types, including tropical rainforests, which are biodiverse and found near the equator, temperate forests, which experience seasonal changes and are located in regions with moderate climates, and boreal forests or taigas, which are characterized by coniferous trees and are found in colder climates near the Arctic Circle. Forests play multiple essential roles: they act as carbon sinks, absorbing carbon dioxide and helping mitigate climate change; they regulate water cycles and maintain soil quality; and they provide habitat for a vast array of biodiversity, supporting countless species of plants, animals, and fungi.
A study in Nature Climate Change suggests that reforestation in developing countries can sequester up…
Researchers reviewed thousands of reforestation projects worldwide, finding that combining natural regeneration with tree planting…
According to an international team of forest scientists, a type of forest that has been…
A new study, led by UCL scientists in collaboration with experts from the Royal Botanic…
A new study conducted by the University of Liverpool has brought to light challenges associated…
Scientists have found that the growth patterns of trees in a forest differ significantly from…
Global warming may be interacting with regional rainfall and deforestation to accelerate forest loss in…
Much of the U.S. warmed during the 20th century, but the eastern part of the…
The Amazon rainforest could approach a tipping point, which could lead to a large-scale collapse…
Forests, which cover a third of Earth’s land surface, are pivotal in carbon storage and…
A recent study from the University of Helsinki has revealed that the northern peatlands have…
Climate change is impacting U.S. forests, especially in the Western regions, leading to decreased tree…
Forests serve as crucial players in the fight against climate change due to their ability…
Potential implications for American chestnut restoration and blight-resistance. The chromosomes of American and Chinese chestnuts…
Scientists have found that a small number of tree species dominate tropical forests worldwide, challenging…
Scientists flip the script, revealing trees in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought. This…
Forests in the Italian mountains are becoming increasingly vulnerable due to the changing conditions brought…