Tree diversity helps forests buffer extreme heat and cold, study finds
A forest with high tree-species diversity is better at buffering heat peaks in summer and cold peaks in winter than a forest ...
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Tree diversity helps reduce heat peaks in forests
A forest with high tree-species diversity is better at buffering heat peaks in summer and cold peaks in winter than a forest ...
Feathers of ‘fire’ and species once thought extinct: See new animal discoveries
Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet. Some are found lurking in remote corners of ...
Getting Struck by Lightning Actually Helps This Tree Thrive
Some trees don’t just survive lightning – they thrive on it. Scientists studying Panama’s tropical forests have discovered ...
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New UW Scientist Helps Show That Responsible Logging Can Help Eastern Forests
Responsible harvesting and other small disturbances can help make forests in the eastern United States more resilient to ...
Scientists Discover “Shy” New Fungus Species
Five new Piloderma fungi species have been identified, highlighting forest biodiversity and conservation needs. Although ...
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Hundreds of fungi species are threatened with extinction
The IUCN warns that over 400 fungi species face extinction due to deforestation, pollution, and climate change.
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First 1,000 fungi on IUCN Red List reveal growing threats - IUCN Red List
The number of fungi species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ has surpassed 1,000, confirming that deforestation, ...
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Tree diversity helps reduce heat peaks in forests
A forest with high tree-species diversity is better at buffering heat peaks in summer and cold peaks in winter than a forest with fewer tree species. This is the result of a study led by ...