Tree Species Diversity Enhances Forest Drought Resistance
New study reveals that tree species diversity could enhance drought resistance in half the world's forests
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Mexican Mangroves Have Been Capturing Carbon for 5,000 Years
Unusual forests on stilts mitigate climate change
Understanding the Effect of Wildfires on Air Quality
Researchers from NASA monitor, using airborne observations, the levels of carbon monoxide and ozone in wildfire plumes
Characteristics of Older Forests Can Buffer Effects of Climate Change
These findings bear important implications on conservation decisions regarding mature forests
Crime-Scene Technique Identifies Asteroid Sites
The properties of organic remnants turned into charcoal reflect the conditions in which they were killed
New Methodology Helps Predict Soil Recovery after Wildfires
It is critical that we understand how to manage the recovery of burned soil, particularly in the western US
Canada Needs Indigenous-Led Fire Stewardship
Researchers recommend the revival of cultural burning to better manage wildfire risk
Cameras Reveal Snowshoe Hare Density
Cameras could provide an alternative to live-trapping for determining small mammal density in forests
Earth’s Coldest Forests Are Shifting Northward with Climate Change
Changes in vegetation could affect both plant and animal biodiversity, especially species like caribou and moose
Study Shows How Climate Change Can Worsen Impact of Invasive Plants
Invasive plants may, in turn, alter the environment in a way that amplifies climate change impacts