It is commonly assumed that as forest ecosystems age, they accumulate and store (sequester) more carbon. A study based at the ...

In this study, the accumulation characteristics, laws, and environmental impact factors of soil PhytOC accumulation in these ...

Illustration by study coauthor Jennifer Kalejs shows synthesis of ecosystem changes over successional time. Image courtesy: Jennifer KalejsStudy ...

Addressing climate change, forest regeneration sequesters carbon, restores ecosystems, and boosts biodiversity, ensuring ...

In the wet forests of southeastern Australia, superb lyrebirds engage in extraordinary behavior—tilling the soil to create ...

Adaptive mechanisms in Mediterranean vegetation, such as deep rooting systems, have helped mitigate some impacts. But it’s far from enough. High risks remain.

Dead trees are important for wildlife. Biologists employ bat boxes, bluebird nesting boxes and artificial bear dens to make ...

A forest in Sweden was severely burned by an intense wildfire more than four years ago. It still hasn't recovered, thanks in ...

Boulder Mushroom is researching fungi's ability to decompose wildfire fuels like fallen trees and dead grass that can ignite ...

Farming” behaviour is very unusual in the non-human world. As lyrebirds forage, they cultivate the soil and shore up their own food sources.

MORE than 40 percent of East Africa’s soils are degraded, with climate change and soil erosion posing a major threat to ...