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Nov 10

Rainforest at Biosphere 2 Offers Glimpse into Future of the Amazon

By Isabel Climate change, News, Plant Science

Tropical forests may be more resilient to predicted temperature increases under global climate change than previously thought, a study published suggests. The results could help make climate prediction models more accurate, according to the authors.

Oct 14

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Europe’s primary forests: What to protect? What to restore?

By Isabel Forestry, Plant Science, Policy

First international assessment of the protection state of mostly ‘untouched’ forests in Europe. An expansion of the protected areas by only about 1% would sufficiently protect most remaining primary forests in Europe.

Sep 16

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Researchers Discover Novel Molecular Mechanism That Enables Conifers to Adapt to Winter

By Isabel Forestry, News, Scandinavian Plant Physiology Society

Photosynthesis in conifer forests is one of the most important carbon sinks on a global scale. Unlike broadleaf trees, conifers are evergreen and retain their photosynthesis structure throughout the year. Especially in late winter, the combination of freezing temperatures and…

Jul 22

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Protecting natural forest in oil palm plantations crucial for carbon storage and species conservation, study finds

By Isabel Agriculture, Climate change, Forestry, News

Forest conservation areas in oil palm plantations play a vital role in storing carbon and boosting rainforest biodiversity, a new study on palm oil agriculture in Borneo has revealed.

Jun 15

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Analysis of 65 years of work on the relationships between forests, deforestation and infectious disease emergence

By Isabel Climate change, Forestry, News

The global COVID-19 pandemic has shed light on the importance of certain previously little-studied scientific areas such as the relationships between ecosystems, their biodiversity and the emergence of new infectious diseases.

May 22

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A study places the origin of a group of trees growing in Africa 50 million years ago

By Isabel Botany, Forestry, News

In the Eocene, some of the world's most important mountain ranges emerged and large climate changes took place that affected the future of the planet. In this era, about 50 million years ago, large groups of mammals and other animals…

May 13

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Ash dieback is less severe in isolated ash trees

By Isabel Forestry, News, Plant Health, Plant Science

New research finds that ash dieback is far less severe in the isolated conditions ash is often found in, such as forests with low ash density or in open canopies like hedges, suggesting the long term impact of the disease…

Apr 17

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Researchers Reveal Lignin Protection Mechanism in Forest Soils

By Isabel Forestry, News, Plant Science

Over the course of forest succession, both components of plant residues and the structure of soil microbial communities play important roles in affecting soil aggregates, and thus the sequestration and stability of soil organic carbon. However, up till now there…

Mar 06

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Tropical trees are living time capsules of human history

By Isabel Forestry, Global Collaborations, News, Plant Science

Tropical forest trees are the centerpiece of debates on conservation, climate change and carbon sequestration today. While their ecological importance has never been doubted, what has often been ignored is their ability to store cultural heritage. Using recent advances in…

Mar 03

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Collaboration leads to increased trust in agricultural nature management

By Isabel Agriculture, Forestry, News, Plant Science

Collectively organising agricultural nature management leads to increased levels of trust between those involved, as well as to a more confidence in the policy.

forestry

Rainforest at Biosphere 2 Offers Glimpse into Future of the Amazon

Europe’s primary forests: What to protect? What to restore?

Researchers Discover Novel Molecular Mechanism That Enables Conifers to Adapt to Winter

Protecting natural forest in oil palm plantations crucial for carbon storage and species conservation, study finds

Analysis of 65 years of work on the relationships between forests, deforestation and infectious disease emergence

A study places the origin of a group of trees growing in Africa 50 million years ago

Ash dieback is less severe in isolated ash trees

Researchers Reveal Lignin Protection Mechanism in Forest Soils

Tropical trees are living time capsules of human history

Collaboration leads to increased trust in agricultural nature management

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