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

Rapid deforestation due to expanding agriculture, logging, population centers, and other factors has been making headlines around the world for decades. Luckily, forests still cover more than 30 ...

Small forest fragments can protect more birds when the surrounding landscape is more helpful

A new study shows that it is possible to increase the number of bird species in a forest fragment without increasing its size ...
The Conversation

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

In 2015, research on global forest cover revealed a concerning fact: 70% of the world’s remaining forest now lies within 1km of the forest’s edge. This process, called fragmentation, is causing the ...
Science Daily

Seeing the forest for the trees: Species diversity is directly correlated with productivity in eastern U.S. forests

When officials make tough calls on which areas to prioritize for conservation, biodiversity is often their top consideration. But there are several types of diversity, and not all of them overlap ...

Great Nicobar’s Crown Jewel Forest Under Threat: Why This Paradise Must Be Protected

Ancient rainforests, endemic and rare mammals, birds and reptiles, exotic species of trees, breathtaking corals and ...

New maps chart old-growth forests across Alaska and British Columbia

Mature and old-growth forests are vital for biodiversity, carbon storage, cultural traditions and economic activity. But in ...