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Forests take up one-third of our land. Here's what you should know about the major types

Most of us know pine forests are different than jungles. There's a reason the world's forests are so distinct, yet there are ...
The Conversation

Forests are breaking up in the tropics but coming together elsewhere – here’s what it means for wildlife and the climate

Eleanor Warren-Thomas receives funding from the Natural Environment Research Council/UK Research and Innovation. In 2015, research on global forest cover revealed a concerning fact: 70% of the world’s ...
Phys.org

Mixed-species forests outperform monocultures in carbon storage, even in extreme weather

An international study led by the University of Freiburg, published in Global Change Biology, has found that forests with many tree species can store significantly more carbon than those with only one ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

As the West gets hotter and drier, new research says certain types of logging may fuel more destructive fires

Utah’s policy leaders have long wanted to see a robust timber industry return to the state to support rural economies and fight fire. But new research led by the University of Utah shows some types of ...
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UN Forum on Forests: Advancing international cooperation

The United Nations Forum on Forests convenes its twentieth session (UNFF20) from 5 to 9 May at UN Headquarters in New York to advance global dialogue on the world’s forests. Established by the ...