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Rows of identical trees recede into the distance.
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Diverse Forests Store More Carbon Than Monocultures

by Saima May Sidik 5 December 20235 December 2023

Adding even just one more tree species can increase forest productivity, a new meta-analysis shows.

Trees stand behind pasture along the Carmelita Route.
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Guatemala Is Reclaiming Overexploited Forests

by Meghie Rodrigues 27 November 202327 November 2023

Researchers, local communities, and authorities are tackling deforestation and forest degradation at the Maya Biosphere Reserve.

A bald eagle perches on a lichen and moss-covered branch sticking out of a large tree trunk, with pine trees visible in the background.
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To Meet Climate Goals, Protect the Tongass and Chugach Forests

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 22 November 20231 December 2023

The two largest U.S. national forests, both in Alaska, have low wildfire risk and provide crucial forest carbon stocks and biodiversity benefits.

Photo of trees in front of a large mountain.
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Grow-Fast-Die-Young Strategy Increases Swiss Forest Biomass

Eric Davidson, president-elect of AGU by Eric Davidson 2 November 202331 October 2023

Climate change and CO2 fertilization can increase both growth and mortality of trees. The net effect on forest biomass depends on that trade-off, which long-term studies in Switzerland reveal.

A large forest fire burns on a mountainside.
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Natural Nitrogen Emissions Are Rising in California

by Nathaniel Scharping 13 October 202313 October 2023

Wildfires and soil microbes are releasing more nitrogen oxides in California as the climate gets warmer and drier.

2 maps of the western United States
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Wet Conditions Delay Wildfire Detection

by Guiling Wang 29 August 202328 August 2023

When accompanied by a considerable amount of rainfall, ignition of wildfire by lightning over forested land may not be detected until days later.

Une nouvelle étude a pu déterminer l’origine d’arbres abattus illégalement dans des régions comme le Kalimantan central à Bornéo, en Indonésie.
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Établir une carte d’identité du bois pour freiner la déforestation illégale

Rishika Pardikar, Science Writer by Rishika Pardikar 22 August 202322 August 2023

Des chercheurs ont créé un nouvel outil d’analyse pour améliorer la traçabilité du bois qui pourrait permettre d’appliquer la législation de l’Union européenne visant à lutter contre la déforestation.

Monte Mojino Reserve inside the Álamos National Reserve
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Understanding an Extreme Weather Event with Science and Local Knowledge

by Roberto González 8 August 20238 August 2023

Researchers in Mexico integrate science and community knowledge to assess the ecological and social impact of an extreme frost.

Several large brown animals stand in pale yellow grass. A tree at the right of the photo partially obscures several animals.
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When the Woods Get Noisy, the Animals Get Nervous

by Christine Peterson 19 July 202324 July 2023

New study uses trail cameras and speakers to isolate what human sounds do to animals.

Photo of fog-filled tropical forest
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Fingerprinting Wood to Curb Illegal Deforestation

Rishika Pardikar, Science Writer by Rishika Pardikar 21 June 202322 August 2023

Researchers developed a new forensic tool for tracing the origins of timber that could enable enforcement of antideforestation legislation in the European Union.

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