“Again and again, our data was leading us to the same conclusion: with their time-worn genes and deep-rooted connections, the old trees were essential to the rebirth of the forest,” writes Simard.

An international study led by the University of Liège proposes a new map of the potential for natural vegetation on Earth, far beyond forests. By incorporating the role of fire and herbivores, ...

Forest restoration can benefit humans, boost biodiversity and help tackle climate change simultaneously, new research suggests. Forest restoration can benefit humans, boost biodiversity and help ...

OneCanopy focuses on growing native plant species that can survive in the harsh climates along the Rockies.

Deforestation remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. From accelerating climate change to threatening biodiversity and disrupting local communities, the loss of forests ...

A new study has revealed a critical gap between global promises to restore forests and what is happening on the ground for the communities who depend on, manage and care for them. The research, led by ...

Jack Pascoe has received funding from the Australian Research Council. He is affiliated with the Biodiversity Council, Saltwater People, Conservation Ecology Centre and Back to Country. Patrick Baker ...

The strawberry guava, one of the world’s worst invasive species, hinders forest restoration on the island while feeding its ...

Forest ecosystems occupy a substantial part of the Earth’s land surface. Forests are crucial to global carbon sinks, capturing and storing terrestrial carbon and accounting for approximately 25% of ...

Restoring underwater kelp forests by culling overgrazing sea urchins would deliver significant financial benefits, a new study has found. Kelp provides shelter and food for countless species while ...

The eastern province has long carried the scars of deforestation. Once characterised by savannah woodlands, wetlands and scattered forests, the region gradually lost much of its tree cover as ...

Forest restoration can benefit humans, boost biodiversity and help tackle climate change simultaneously, new research suggests. Restoring forests is often seen in terms of “trade-offs” – meaning it ...