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Western Aspen Trees Commonly Carry Extra Set of Chromosomes
October 31, 2012 — A large proportion of aspen in the western US sport an extra set of chromosomes in their cells, a phenomenon termed triploidy, according to new research. In some areas of southern Utah and Colorado, ... > full story -
Do Australia's Giant Fire-Dependent Trees Belong in the Rainforest?
October 31, 2012 — Australia's giant eucalyptus trees are the tallest flowering plants on earth, yet their unique relationship with fire makes them a huge puzzle for ecologists. Now the first global assessment of these ... > full story -
Testosterone Regulates Solo Song of Tropical Birds
October 31, 2012 — An experiment in females uncovers male hormonal ... > full story -
Diversity and Abundance of Some Insect Fauna in Krau Wildlife Reserve Forest, Malaysia
October 31, 2012 — Concerned about habitat changes due to logging and rapid development, researchers in Malaysia recently conducted a study on the diversity of the important Hymenoptera group, which includes bees, ... > full story -
Sizing Up Biomass from Space
October 30, 2012 — The biomass stored in forests is thought to play a critical role in mitigating the catastrophic effects of global climate change. New research has used Lidar data to accurately measure the biomass of ... > full story -
Ash Dieback in UK Forests: Promising New Research
October 30, 2012 — A recent, Swedish study has revealed crucial information for horticulturalists in the UK, and in Northern and Central Europe, in their battles against the aggressive attacks of the Chalara ... > full story -
Strengthening Fragile Forests of Carbon Nanotubes for New MEMS Applications
October 26, 2012 — By using a variety of materials not commonly associated with MEMS technology, researchers have created stronger microstructures that can form precise, tall and narrow 3-D shapes – ... > full story -
Forestry's Waste Wood Offers Habitat for Small Forest-Floor Animals
October 24, 2012 — The wood that remains after a tree harvesting operation is often burned to reduce the hazard of fire or is removed for bioenergy production. But another option should be considered—leaving the ... > full story -
Pristine Maksimjärvensalo Wilderness Area Remains in Republic of Karelia
October 19, 2012 — Maksimjärvensalo, situated south of the Kostamus Strict Nature Reserve, is a wilderness area unaffected by loggings, thus being an important part of the Green Belt of Fennoscandia. A proposal ... > full story -
Ozone Affects Forest Watersheds
October 18, 2012 — Scientists have found that rising levels of ozone, a greenhouse gas, may amplify the impacts of higher temperatures and reduce streamflow from forests to rivers, streams, and other water bodies. Such ... > full story
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