How forest biodiversity increases productivity via complementary use of canopy space

A new study published in PNAS shows that tree diversity consistently promotes productivity through fostering greater canopy ...

To Meet Pledges to Save Forests Spending Must Triple, U.N. Report Says

Four years after a global pledge to end deforestation, the amount of money going toward conserving and restoring forests is ...
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Bedrock type under forests greatly affects tree growth, species, carbon storage

In the study dataset, 381 plots were on sandstone bedrock and 184 were on shale -- a similar ratio to the amount of Pennsylvania public land on each bedrock type in the Ridge and Valley Region. There ...
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Relationship Among the Forest Types of Indiana

The 36 least disturbed hardwood stands in Indiana were selected for analysis of the characteristics and interrelationships of the five forest types. The types were defined by the species importance ...
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Scientists report why forests with more tree types grow better, faster

DULUTH, Minn.-It's been known for years that forests with lots of different tree species grow better and faster than forests with just one kind of tree. Now, for the first time, scientists say they ...

Forests contribute to perceived happiness in multiple ways, Finnish study finds

New research from the University of Eastern Finland identifies three main dimensions in perceived happiness associated with ...