When sunlight hits clouds or other atmospheric particles, it scatters and becomes diffuse light. Unlike direct sunlight, ...

Even-aged forest management is geared towards timber production with ecosystem health as a lesser consideration. This creates ...

Trees take centuries to respond to change. But climate change is moving much faster, and forests may not survive the gap.

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals that how tree species are arranged in a forest can significantly ...

The Role of Underground Forests in Local Ecosystems Though mostly hidden, these forests play a vital role in supporting local biodiversity.

In the natural world, scientists are constantly searching for words and phrases to describe different phenomena. As a result, ...

Scientists have unearthed in Arizona fossils from an assemblage of animals, including North America's oldest-known flying ...

Ecological scenarios don't eliminate uncertainty, but they can help to navigate it more effectively by identifying strategic actions to manage forests and other ecosystems.

Trekking here takes you into the land of rare wildlife including gorillas and forest elephants. The dense canopy keeps the ...