Agroforestry
Agroforestry is a land use management system that combines trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation with crops and/or livestock.
Forestry
Forestry is the science and art of managing, conserving, and utilizing forests and their resources to meet the needs of society while ensuring environmental sustainability. Forests cover about 31% of the Earth’s land area and play a critical role in maintaining ecological balance, supporting biodiversity, and combating climate change.
Decline in US bird biodiversity related to neonicotinoids, study shows
Bird biodiversity is rapidly declining in the U.S. The overall bird population decreased by 29% since 1970, while grassland birds…
Uncovering how grasslands changed our climate
Grasslands are managed worldwide to support livestock production, while remaining natural or semi-natural ones provide critical services that contribute to…
Ancient ostrich eggshell reveals new evidence of extreme climate change thousands of years ago
Evidence from an ancient eggshell has revealed important new information about the extreme climate change faced by human early ancestors….
Less bird diversity in city forests
A new study led by Lund University in Sweden shows that cities negatively affect the diversity of birds. There are…
Learning about the first animals on Earth from life at the poles
The amazing survival strategies of polar marine creatures might help to explain how the first animals on Earth could have…
Antarctic summer thaw starts earlier, ends later than previously believed
New research from Colgate University changes our understanding of seasonal thawing in parts of Antarctica, as scientists have learned that…
Countries bet on forests and soils to reach net-zero
New research by the University of East Anglia highlights the risks of countries relying on nature-based solutions to achieve net-zero…
How grasslands respond to climate change
“Based on field experiments with increased carbon dioxide concentration, artificial warming, and modified water supply, scientists understand quite well how…
Riparian Buffer
A riparian buffer is a strip of vegetation that lies adjacent to a body of water and serve as transition zone between water and land