As countries with ample forests develop, they tend to emphasize timber production over other forest services; we've already seen this process occur in Canada and the US.

The film "Arteries of Life" explores the interconnected systems that sustain life, emphasizing the importance of topsoil, water, and forests. It highlights how these elements rely on each other ...

Even a toddler knows that plants need water. It's perhaps the first thing we learn about these green life-forms. But how ...

A forest fire sweeps everything in its path. It drastically alters the soil environment, causing extreme temperatures, ...

Between 2003 and 2021, Earth saw a net boost in photosynthesis, mainly thanks to land plants thriving in warming, wetter conditions—especially in temperate and high-latitude regions. Meanwhile, ocean ...

Ecosystems respond differently to changes in seed dispersal, but one of the most troubling trends is a loss of plant diversity in forests. 28 Changes in seed dispersal may also affect the ...

Tropical forests can't recover naturally without fruit-eating birds Date: April 15, 2024 Source: ETH Zurich Summary: Natural forest regeneration is hailed as a cost-effective way to restore ...