The International Forest List Weekly News Digest - July 20, 2024
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“Except during the nine months before he draws his first breath, no man manages his affairs as well as a tree does.” - George Bernard Shaw
Virtual Tour Brings Forest Management for the Birds to Life
How does forest management affect wildlife, specifically birds? Which birds prefer which types of forest habitat? How can you help birds thrive on your property? The Forestry for the Birds Virtual Tour is a new tool developed by Purdue Forestry and Natural…
https://ag.purdue.edu/news/department/fnr/2024/07/forestry-for-the-birds-virtual-tour.html
AGFC forest management earns high marks in independent audit
On the surface, cutting trees to make more trees may sound a bit counterintuitive, but that’s exactly what the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is doing, and according to the results of a recent audit, it’s just the right medicine for some of the forests under…
https://www.agfc.com/news/agfc-forest-management-earns-high-marks-in-independent-audit/
Study Examines Urban Forests Across the United States
In recent years, tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the United States, especially in cities, as part of climate mitigation efforts. Urban forests can help improve air quality, generate cooling effects, and provide green spaces for outdoor recreation while…
https://home.dartmouth.edu/news/2024/07/study-examines-urban-forests-across-united-states
Will the Northwest Forest Plan finally respect tribal rights?
The Northwest Forest Plan — the 30-year-old set of management policies that governs 24 million acres of national forests in Oregon, Washington and Northern California — is about to get a major update. Since its implementation under President Bill Clinton, the plan has…
https://www.hcn.org/articles/will-the-northwest-forest-plan-finally-respect-tribal-rights/
Wildfire smoke has a silver lining: It can help protect vulnerable tree seedlings
Forest scientists at Oregon State University studying tree regeneration have found that wildfire smoke comes with an unexpected benefit: It has a cooling capacity that can make life easier for vulnerable seedlings…
https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/wildfire-smoke-has-silver-lining-it-can-help-protect-vulnerable-tree-seedlings
Accelerating innovation for forest data transparency
This event will highlight the role of technical innovation and novel capacity development approaches in enabling country participation in the implementation of Article 13 Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement. The Enhanced Transparency…
https://www.fao.org/forestry/committee-on-forestry/world-forest-week-side-events/forest-data-transparency/en
DR Congo conflict fuels forest loss
Under the denuded slopes of Mount Nyiragongo volcano in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, traders in Kibati town bartered over sacks of charcoal, a product of deforestation that an ongoing conflict has pushed to unprecedented levels, the United Nations says…
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/dr-congo-conflict-fuels-forest-loss-2024-07-17/
Indonesia’s massive metals build-out is felling the forest for batteries
On a steep trek up to his forest farm on the Indonesian island of Halmahera, Librek Loha let out a cry of dismay. “Aduuuuh,” he said, his voice trailing off. “Landslides, again. They happen all the time now.” The mudslide below Loha’s plantings of cacao, nutmeg and…
https://apnews.com/article/indonesia-nickel-deforestation-rainforest-mining-tesla-ev-184550cddf1df6aad8e883862ab366df
Amazingly, forests are still sucking up as much carbon as they were 30 years ago. But there’s a catch
Each year, burning fossil fuels puffs tens of billions of metric tons of planet-warming carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. And for decades, the Earth’s forests, along with its oceans and soil, have sucked roughly a third back in, creating a vacuum known as the…
https://grist.org/science/forests-global-carbon-sink-study/
Commentary: Indigenous knowledge plays critical role in securing resilience of Minnesota forests
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe shares more boundaries with the federally managed National Forest System than any other tribe in the United States, with 75% of the reservation border adjoining the Chippewa National Forest in northern Minnesota…
https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/opinion/commentary-indigenous-knowledge-plays-critical-role-in-securing-resilience-of-minnesota-forests
USDA Moves to Gain Better Understanding of Forest and Grazing Conservation Practices
This summer, the Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS), a joint project between USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will be mailed to 43,000 forest and grazing…
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/news/usda-moves-to-gain-better-understanding-of-forest-and-grazing-conservation-practices
Committee on Forestry: High-level forestry talks aim to unlock natural solutions
The 27th session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO 27) and 9th World Forest Week will bring forestry policymakers and experts from over 100 countries together in Rome from 22-26 July to drive forward the global agenda on forests. The Committee is the highest…
https://www.fao.org/forestry/newsroom/news-detail/committee-on-forestry--high-level-forestry-talks-aim-to-unlock-natural-solutions/en
Russia battles forest fires amid another hot summer
Russia's state forest agency said it was fighting 222 separate blazes across 20 regions on Thursday as an unusually hot summer fuels forest fires, after millions of hectares of woodland were destroyed in recent years. States of emergency were in force in the…
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-battles-forest-fires-amid-another-hot-summer-2024-07-18/
Forests endure as carbon sink despite regional pressures
Despite facing regional threats like deforestation and wildfires, the world's forests continue to be a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. A new study reveals these vital ecosystems have consistently absorbed carbon dioxide for the past three…
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1051426
Artificial intelligence boosts Kenya’s forestry conservation
In central Kenya, university students are developing AI tools, including microphones and tree cameras, to make wildlife population counts faster and more accurate. Their tools also assess the efficacy of costly, high-stakes reforestation efforts…
https://www.dw.com/en/artificial-intelligence-boosts-kenyas-forestry-conservation/video-69618432
Forest carbon stocks increase with higher dominance of ectomycorrhizal trees in high latitude forests
Understanding the mechanisms controlling forest carbon accumulation is crucial for predicting and mitigating future climate change. Yet, it remains unclear whether the dominance of ectomycorrhizal (EcM) trees influences the carbon accumulation of entire…
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-50423-9
Scientists use machine learning to predict diversity of tree species in forests
A collaborative team of researchers led by Ben Weinstein of the University of Florida, Oregon, US, used machine learning to generate highly detailed maps of over 100 million individual trees from 24 sites across the U.S., and published their findings July 16 in…
https://phys.org/news/2024-07-scientists-machine-diversity-tree-species.html
Scientists discover which parts of the Amazon rainforest are most vulnerable to drought
Regions of the Amazon rainforest respond to drought according to differences in local forest environments and in the properties of trees, Scott Saleska of the University of Arizona and colleagues have discovered. In the southern Amazon rainforest, mostly…
https://new.nsf.gov/news/scientists-discover-which-parts-amazon-rainforest
Idiotfruit and tree kangaroos: here’s why the ancient rainforests of Queensland’s Wet Tropics are so distinctive
In Queensland’s northern reaches lie the Wet Tropics, spanning about 450 kilometres between Townsville and Cooktown. These mountainous rainforests are a relic of the ancient continent of Gondwana, dating back million of years when Australia and parts…
https://theconversation.com/idiotfruit-and-tree-kangaroos-heres-why-the-ancient-rainforests-of-queenslands-wet-tropics-are-so-distinctive-228195
Innovative study unveils simple indicators to measure wildlife degradation in African tropical forests
A groundbreaking study has revealed practical and effective methods for assessing the impact of hunting on wildlife in African tropical forests. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the study focuses on understanding how overhunting affects…
https://www.cirad.fr/en/press-area/press-releases/2024/innovative-study-unveils-simple-indicators-to-measure-wildlife-degradation-in-african-tropical-forests
Logged forests can still have ecological value—if not pushed too far
Researchers have analyzed data from 127 studies to reveal 'thresholds' for when logged rainforests lose the ability to sustain themselves. The results could widen the scope of which forests are considered 'worth' conserving, but also show how much logging…
https://phys.org/news/2024-07-forests-ecological.html
Comparative metagenomic analysis from Sundarbans ecosystems advances our understanding of microbial communities and their functional roles
The Sundarbans mangrove, located at the mouth of the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers, is the world’s largest tidal mangrove forest. These mangroves are also one of the most striking sources of microbial diversity, essential in productivity, conservation, nutrient…
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-67240-1
Drones are helping plant 100 million mangrove trees in the UAE by 2030
In Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, an ambitious project to plant and restore coastal mangroves is underway. The Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative (ADMI) is part of a nationwide effort to plant 100 million mangrove trees by 2030 across the UAE. In 2023 alone, it…
https://www.newscientist.com/video/2439751-drones-are-helping-plant-100-million-mangrove-trees-in-the-uae-by-2030/
Academics raise concerns about carbon sink mangrove plans
Academics on Thursday (July 18) voiced opposition to two separate government proposals that aim to cultivate seagrass and mangrove forests as carbon sinks. The Climate Change Administration (CCA) under the Ministry of Environment announced the joint proposals…
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5904463
Mangroves Provide Rooted Remedies To Surging Storms
In Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, south of the Uppanar river estuary, sits the picturesque village of Kudikadu, where the Uppanar backwaters isolate the agrarian hinterlands. Flowing over 24 km, the Uppanar river — a relatively smaller river — empties…
https://tatsatchronicle.com/mangroves-provide-rooted-remedies-to-surging-storms/
Ca Mau province revives nearly 1,000ha of mangrove forests
The southernmost province of Ca Mau has restored nearly 1,000ha of protective forests thanks to embankment projects, according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The province has completed the construction of 55.7km of coastal…
https://en.vietnamplus.vn/ca-mau-province-revives-nearly-1000ha-of-mangrove-forests-post290377.vnp
The Chelemeras Maya Women Restoring Mangroves in Mexico’s Yucatán
The mangrove forests of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula serve as vital bridges between the sea and the land, essential in stabilizing shorelines, storing carbon, and providing shelter for diverse wildlife. These unique ecosystems support local livelihoods by offering a…
https://latinamericanpost.com/americas/environment-en/the-chelemeras-maya-women-restoring-mangroves-in-mexicos-yucatan/
Wetland wonders unfold: Aerial systems shed light on ecosystem services
Coastal wetlands, situated at the junction of land and water, are vital ecosystems known for their high productivity. They play a key role in carbon sequestration, storm buffering, and providing habitats for diverse species. However, these critical areas are…
https://phys.org/news/2024-07-wetland-unfold-aerial-ecosystem.html
Beavers can help reduce damage caused by wildfires
Forest fires can race through dry vegetation and trees, leaving behind a desolate landscape. Fairfax: “Everything around you is burnt to a crisp … and the forests are really silent. … All the animals are gone. All the birds are gone.” Emily Fairfax is a geographer…
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/07/beavers-can-help-reduce-damage-caused-by-wildfires/
Landsat informing better wetland management in Australia and Africa
When facing a challenge like climate change, looking to nature can provide us with some uniquely robust and effective mitigation and adaptation techniques, known as ‘nature-based’ climate solutions. It is estimated that nature-based climate solutions could…
https://www.ga.gov.au/news/landsat-informing-better-wetland-management-in-australia-and-africa
Mapping Gippsland Lakes’ wetland vegetation
AN investigation into the condition of the Latrobe River floodplains has begun to gauge the impact of the recent multiple wet years. The West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) staff, along with ecologist Doug Frood, have surveyed the important and…
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/news/2024/07/18/mapping-gippsland-lakes-wetland-vegetation/
The promise and potential pitfalls of locking carbon in soil
To reduce global warming carbon pollution in the atmosphere, there’s growing interest in paying farmers to increase the carbon that’s absorbed by plants and stored in the soil. For example, farmers might grow perennial grasses with long roots that can lock carbon in…
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/07/the-promise-and-potential-pitfalls-of-locking-carbon-in-soil/
Researcher tackles hidden climate impacts in the soil and air
While many people think of the effects of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, there are other aspects of climate change that are less familiar to the general public. Foroutan, associate professor in civil and environmental engineering and an affiliated faculty of the…
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1051732
New dataset reveals accelerated global soil phosphorus release at higher temperatures
A study published in Science Advances shows that phosphorus (P) release from soils is enhanced at higher mean annual temperatures (MAT). This finding is based on a new compilation of data on global surface soil temperatures and phosphorus content…
https://phys.org/news/2024-07-dataset-reveals-global-soil-phosphorus.html
Wetland wonders unfold: Aerial systems shed light on ecosystem services
Coastal wetlands, situated at the junction of land and water, are vital ecosystems known for their high productivity. They play a key role in carbon sequestration, storm buffering, and providing habitats for diverse species. However, these critical areas are increasingly…
https://phys.org/news/2024-07-wetland-unfold-aerial-ecosystem.html?deviceType=desktop
Vegetation resistance to increasing aridity when crossing thresholds depends on local environmental conditions in global drylands
The crossing of aridity thresholds triggers abrupt changes in multiple functional and structural ecosystem attributes across global drylands. While we understand the consequences associated with aridity thresholds, the key factors influencing dryland…
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-024-01546-w
Climate Conference in Athens Combines AI and Geoscience
Discussions surrounding critical questions about the consequences of climate change and ways to tackle this were the focus of IGARSS IEEE 2024, International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium. The conference was held for the first time in Athens…
https://greekreporter.com/2024/07/16/climate-conference-athens-ai-geoscience/
Island nations fight climate change in unity with Japan
The Pacific islands cover nearly a fifth of the Earth’s surface, and Japan and the greater international community depend on these territories, primarily because of their shipping routes and commercial fishing. These nations are also on the front line of climate…
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/2024/07/15/special-supplements/island-nations-fight-climate-change-unity-japan/
‘Some absolute gems’: £1.5m appeal to save rewilding haven Strawberry Hill
When new rules in the 1980s encouraged farmers to “set aside” some arable fields from crop-growing to reduce EU-wide overproduction, Hugh White rebelled. “He said: ‘If you don’t want my corn, I’ll put the whole lot in set-aside,’” remembers the farmer’s son…
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/19/appeal-save-rewilding-haven-strawberry-hill-farm
Stepping stones for wildlife: how linking up isolated habitats can help nature thrive in our cities
Imagine you’re a fairywren living in a patch of scrub behind a schoolyard in the suburbs. It’s been pretty nice so far, but a recent increase in neighbourhood cats and the council’s insect control tactics mean it’s time to look for somewhere safer to live…
https://theconversation.com/stepping-stones-for-wildlife-how-linking-up-isolated-habitats-can-help-nature-thrive-in-our-cities-234923
Wildfires in South Africa are set to increase: how legal action can help the country adapt better to climate change
As climate change drives temperature increases and lower precipitation in southern Africa, research has found that there is likely to be an increase in the number of wildfires in regions that are already hot, dry and water scarce…
https://theconversation.com/wildfires-in-south-africa-are-set-to-increase-how-legal-action-can-help-the-country-adapt-better-to-climate-change-234641
Melting ice caps slow Earth's spin, lengthening days at 'unprecedented' rate
Now a study out Monday shows that the melting of the polar ice caps is causing our planet to spin more slowly, increasing the length of days at an "unprecedented" rate. The paper, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows that water…
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240715-oh-my-long-days-melting-ice-caps-slow-earth-s-spin
Children living close to Europe’s green spaces have healthier lungs, Spanish study finds
Children living in greener neighbourhoods have better lung function, according to a new study. The research, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), looked at data from 35,000 children in eight different European countries - Denmark, France…
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/07/17/children-living-close-to-europes-green-spaces-have-healthier-lungs-spanish-study-finds
US to phase out single-use plastic from federal operations
The Biden administration on Friday announced it plans to phase out the use of single-use plastics from all federal operations by 2035, as part of its broader strategy to tackle plastic pollution. The phase-out would start with a goal to end federal procurement of single-use…
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/us-phase-out-single-use-plastic-federal-operations-2024-07-19/
106 rare crocodile eggs are found in Cambodia, the biggest such discovery in 20 years
Conservationists in Cambodia found 106 eggs of rare Siamese crocodile species in a western Cambodian wildlife sanctuary, officials said Thursday, calling it the biggest discovery in the last 20 years, giving new hope for the world’s rarest crocodile species…
https://apnews.com/article/cambodia-siamese-crocodiles-cardamom-national-park-1b1e687b217b9f94d2434bd1ee295ddc
Virtual Tour Brings Forest Management for the Birds to Life
How does forest management affect wildlife, specifically birds? Which birds prefer which types of forest habitat? How can you help birds thrive on your property? The Forestry for the Birds Virtual Tour is a new tool developed by Purdue Forestry and Natural…
https://ag.purdue.edu/news/department/fnr/2024/07/forestry-for-the-birds-virtual-tour.html
AGFC forest management earns high marks in independent audit
On the surface, cutting trees to make more trees may sound a bit counterintuitive, but that’s exactly what the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is doing, and according to the results of a recent audit, it’s just the right medicine for some of the forests under…
https://www.agfc.com/news/agfc-forest-management-earns-high-marks-in-independent-audit/
Study Examines Urban Forests Across the United States
In recent years, tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the United States, especially in cities, as part of climate mitigation efforts. Urban forests can help improve air quality, generate cooling effects, and provide green spaces for outdoor recreation while…
https://home.dartmouth.edu/news/2024/07/study-examines-urban-forests-across-united-states
Will the Northwest Forest Plan finally respect tribal rights?
The Northwest Forest Plan — the 30-year-old set of management policies that governs 24 million acres of national forests in Oregon, Washington and Northern California — is about to get a major update. Since its implementation under President Bill Clinton, the plan has…
https://www.hcn.org/articles/will-the-northwest-forest-plan-finally-respect-tribal-rights/
Wildfire smoke has a silver lining: It can help protect vulnerable tree seedlings
Forest scientists at Oregon State University studying tree regeneration have found that wildfire smoke comes with an unexpected benefit: It has a cooling capacity that can make life easier for vulnerable seedlings…
https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/wildfire-smoke-has-silver-lining-it-can-help-protect-vulnerable-tree-seedlings
Accelerating innovation for forest data transparency
This event will highlight the role of technical innovation and novel capacity development approaches in enabling country participation in the implementation of Article 13 Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement. The Enhanced Transparency…
https://www.fao.org/forestry/committee-on-forestry/world-forest-week-side-events/forest-data-transparency/en
DR Congo conflict fuels forest loss
Under the denuded slopes of Mount Nyiragongo volcano in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, traders in Kibati town bartered over sacks of charcoal, a product of deforestation that an ongoing conflict has pushed to unprecedented levels, the United Nations says…
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/dr-congo-conflict-fuels-forest-loss-2024-07-17/
Indonesia’s massive metals build-out is felling the forest for batteries
On a steep trek up to his forest farm on the Indonesian island of Halmahera, Librek Loha let out a cry of dismay. “Aduuuuh,” he said, his voice trailing off. “Landslides, again. They happen all the time now.” The mudslide below Loha’s plantings of cacao, nutmeg and…
https://apnews.com/article/indonesia-nickel-deforestation-rainforest-mining-tesla-ev-184550cddf1df6aad8e883862ab366df
Amazingly, forests are still sucking up as much carbon as they were 30 years ago. But there’s a catch
Each year, burning fossil fuels puffs tens of billions of metric tons of planet-warming carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. And for decades, the Earth’s forests, along with its oceans and soil, have sucked roughly a third back in, creating a vacuum known as the…
https://grist.org/science/forests-global-carbon-sink-study/
Commentary: Indigenous knowledge plays critical role in securing resilience of Minnesota forests
The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe shares more boundaries with the federally managed National Forest System than any other tribe in the United States, with 75% of the reservation border adjoining the Chippewa National Forest in northern Minnesota…
https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/opinion/commentary-indigenous-knowledge-plays-critical-role-in-securing-resilience-of-minnesota-forests
USDA Moves to Gain Better Understanding of Forest and Grazing Conservation Practices
This summer, the Conservation Practice Adoption Motivations Survey (CPAMS), a joint project between USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will be mailed to 43,000 forest and grazing…
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/news/usda-moves-to-gain-better-understanding-of-forest-and-grazing-conservation-practices
Committee on Forestry: High-level forestry talks aim to unlock natural solutions
The 27th session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO 27) and 9th World Forest Week will bring forestry policymakers and experts from over 100 countries together in Rome from 22-26 July to drive forward the global agenda on forests. The Committee is the highest…
https://www.fao.org/forestry/newsroom/news-detail/committee-on-forestry--high-level-forestry-talks-aim-to-unlock-natural-solutions/en
Russia battles forest fires amid another hot summer
Russia's state forest agency said it was fighting 222 separate blazes across 20 regions on Thursday as an unusually hot summer fuels forest fires, after millions of hectares of woodland were destroyed in recent years. States of emergency were in force in the…
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-battles-forest-fires-amid-another-hot-summer-2024-07-18/
Forests endure as carbon sink despite regional pressures
Despite facing regional threats like deforestation and wildfires, the world's forests continue to be a powerful weapon in the fight against climate change. A new study reveals these vital ecosystems have consistently absorbed carbon dioxide for the past three…
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1051426
Artificial intelligence boosts Kenya’s forestry conservation
In central Kenya, university students are developing AI tools, including microphones and tree cameras, to make wildlife population counts faster and more accurate. Their tools also assess the efficacy of costly, high-stakes reforestation efforts…
https://www.dw.com/en/artificial-intelligence-boosts-kenyas-forestry-conservation/video-69618432
Forest carbon stocks increase with higher dominance of ectomycorrhizal trees in high latitude forests
Understanding the mechanisms controlling forest carbon accumulation is crucial for predicting and mitigating future climate change. Yet, it remains unclear whether the dominance of ectomycorrhizal (EcM) trees influences the carbon accumulation of entire…
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-50423-9
Scientists use machine learning to predict diversity of tree species in forests
A collaborative team of researchers led by Ben Weinstein of the University of Florida, Oregon, US, used machine learning to generate highly detailed maps of over 100 million individual trees from 24 sites across the U.S., and published their findings July 16 in…
https://phys.org/news/2024-07-scientists-machine-diversity-tree-species.html
Scientists discover which parts of the Amazon rainforest are most vulnerable to drought
Regions of the Amazon rainforest respond to drought according to differences in local forest environments and in the properties of trees, Scott Saleska of the University of Arizona and colleagues have discovered. In the southern Amazon rainforest, mostly…
https://new.nsf.gov/news/scientists-discover-which-parts-amazon-rainforest
Idiotfruit and tree kangaroos: here’s why the ancient rainforests of Queensland’s Wet Tropics are so distinctive
In Queensland’s northern reaches lie the Wet Tropics, spanning about 450 kilometres between Townsville and Cooktown. These mountainous rainforests are a relic of the ancient continent of Gondwana, dating back million of years when Australia and parts…
https://theconversation.com/idiotfruit-and-tree-kangaroos-heres-why-the-ancient-rainforests-of-queenslands-wet-tropics-are-so-distinctive-228195
Innovative study unveils simple indicators to measure wildlife degradation in African tropical forests
A groundbreaking study has revealed practical and effective methods for assessing the impact of hunting on wildlife in African tropical forests. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the study focuses on understanding how overhunting affects…
https://www.cirad.fr/en/press-area/press-releases/2024/innovative-study-unveils-simple-indicators-to-measure-wildlife-degradation-in-african-tropical-forests
Logged forests can still have ecological value—if not pushed too far
Researchers have analyzed data from 127 studies to reveal 'thresholds' for when logged rainforests lose the ability to sustain themselves. The results could widen the scope of which forests are considered 'worth' conserving, but also show how much logging…
https://phys.org/news/2024-07-forests-ecological.html
Comparative metagenomic analysis from Sundarbans ecosystems advances our understanding of microbial communities and their functional roles
The Sundarbans mangrove, located at the mouth of the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers, is the world’s largest tidal mangrove forest. These mangroves are also one of the most striking sources of microbial diversity, essential in productivity, conservation, nutrient…
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-67240-1
Drones are helping plant 100 million mangrove trees in the UAE by 2030
In Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, an ambitious project to plant and restore coastal mangroves is underway. The Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative (ADMI) is part of a nationwide effort to plant 100 million mangrove trees by 2030 across the UAE. In 2023 alone, it…
https://www.newscientist.com/video/2439751-drones-are-helping-plant-100-million-mangrove-trees-in-the-uae-by-2030/
Academics raise concerns about carbon sink mangrove plans
Academics on Thursday (July 18) voiced opposition to two separate government proposals that aim to cultivate seagrass and mangrove forests as carbon sinks. The Climate Change Administration (CCA) under the Ministry of Environment announced the joint proposals…
https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5904463
Mangroves Provide Rooted Remedies To Surging Storms
In Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, south of the Uppanar river estuary, sits the picturesque village of Kudikadu, where the Uppanar backwaters isolate the agrarian hinterlands. Flowing over 24 km, the Uppanar river — a relatively smaller river — empties…
https://tatsatchronicle.com/mangroves-provide-rooted-remedies-to-surging-storms/
Ca Mau province revives nearly 1,000ha of mangrove forests
The southernmost province of Ca Mau has restored nearly 1,000ha of protective forests thanks to embankment projects, according to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The province has completed the construction of 55.7km of coastal…
https://en.vietnamplus.vn/ca-mau-province-revives-nearly-1000ha-of-mangrove-forests-post290377.vnp
The Chelemeras Maya Women Restoring Mangroves in Mexico’s Yucatán
The mangrove forests of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula serve as vital bridges between the sea and the land, essential in stabilizing shorelines, storing carbon, and providing shelter for diverse wildlife. These unique ecosystems support local livelihoods by offering a…
https://latinamericanpost.com/americas/environment-en/the-chelemeras-maya-women-restoring-mangroves-in-mexicos-yucatan/
Wetland wonders unfold: Aerial systems shed light on ecosystem services
Coastal wetlands, situated at the junction of land and water, are vital ecosystems known for their high productivity. They play a key role in carbon sequestration, storm buffering, and providing habitats for diverse species. However, these critical areas are…
https://phys.org/news/2024-07-wetland-unfold-aerial-ecosystem.html
Beavers can help reduce damage caused by wildfires
Forest fires can race through dry vegetation and trees, leaving behind a desolate landscape. Fairfax: “Everything around you is burnt to a crisp … and the forests are really silent. … All the animals are gone. All the birds are gone.” Emily Fairfax is a geographer…
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/07/beavers-can-help-reduce-damage-caused-by-wildfires/
Landsat informing better wetland management in Australia and Africa
When facing a challenge like climate change, looking to nature can provide us with some uniquely robust and effective mitigation and adaptation techniques, known as ‘nature-based’ climate solutions. It is estimated that nature-based climate solutions could…
https://www.ga.gov.au/news/landsat-informing-better-wetland-management-in-australia-and-africa
Mapping Gippsland Lakes’ wetland vegetation
AN investigation into the condition of the Latrobe River floodplains has begun to gauge the impact of the recent multiple wet years. The West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (CMA) staff, along with ecologist Doug Frood, have surveyed the important and…
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/news/2024/07/18/mapping-gippsland-lakes-wetland-vegetation/
The promise and potential pitfalls of locking carbon in soil
To reduce global warming carbon pollution in the atmosphere, there’s growing interest in paying farmers to increase the carbon that’s absorbed by plants and stored in the soil. For example, farmers might grow perennial grasses with long roots that can lock carbon in…
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/07/the-promise-and-potential-pitfalls-of-locking-carbon-in-soil/
Researcher tackles hidden climate impacts in the soil and air
While many people think of the effects of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, there are other aspects of climate change that are less familiar to the general public. Foroutan, associate professor in civil and environmental engineering and an affiliated faculty of the…
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1051732
New dataset reveals accelerated global soil phosphorus release at higher temperatures
A study published in Science Advances shows that phosphorus (P) release from soils is enhanced at higher mean annual temperatures (MAT). This finding is based on a new compilation of data on global surface soil temperatures and phosphorus content…
https://phys.org/news/2024-07-dataset-reveals-global-soil-phosphorus.html
Wetland wonders unfold: Aerial systems shed light on ecosystem services
Coastal wetlands, situated at the junction of land and water, are vital ecosystems known for their high productivity. They play a key role in carbon sequestration, storm buffering, and providing habitats for diverse species. However, these critical areas are increasingly…
https://phys.org/news/2024-07-wetland-unfold-aerial-ecosystem.html?deviceType=desktop
Vegetation resistance to increasing aridity when crossing thresholds depends on local environmental conditions in global drylands
The crossing of aridity thresholds triggers abrupt changes in multiple functional and structural ecosystem attributes across global drylands. While we understand the consequences associated with aridity thresholds, the key factors influencing dryland…
https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-024-01546-w
Climate Conference in Athens Combines AI and Geoscience
Discussions surrounding critical questions about the consequences of climate change and ways to tackle this were the focus of IGARSS IEEE 2024, International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium. The conference was held for the first time in Athens…
https://greekreporter.com/2024/07/16/climate-conference-athens-ai-geoscience/
Island nations fight climate change in unity with Japan
The Pacific islands cover nearly a fifth of the Earth’s surface, and Japan and the greater international community depend on these territories, primarily because of their shipping routes and commercial fishing. These nations are also on the front line of climate…
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/2024/07/15/special-supplements/island-nations-fight-climate-change-unity-japan/
‘Some absolute gems’: £1.5m appeal to save rewilding haven Strawberry Hill
When new rules in the 1980s encouraged farmers to “set aside” some arable fields from crop-growing to reduce EU-wide overproduction, Hugh White rebelled. “He said: ‘If you don’t want my corn, I’ll put the whole lot in set-aside,’” remembers the farmer’s son…
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/19/appeal-save-rewilding-haven-strawberry-hill-farm
Stepping stones for wildlife: how linking up isolated habitats can help nature thrive in our cities
Imagine you’re a fairywren living in a patch of scrub behind a schoolyard in the suburbs. It’s been pretty nice so far, but a recent increase in neighbourhood cats and the council’s insect control tactics mean it’s time to look for somewhere safer to live…
https://theconversation.com/stepping-stones-for-wildlife-how-linking-up-isolated-habitats-can-help-nature-thrive-in-our-cities-234923
Wildfires in South Africa are set to increase: how legal action can help the country adapt better to climate change
As climate change drives temperature increases and lower precipitation in southern Africa, research has found that there is likely to be an increase in the number of wildfires in regions that are already hot, dry and water scarce…
https://theconversation.com/wildfires-in-south-africa-are-set-to-increase-how-legal-action-can-help-the-country-adapt-better-to-climate-change-234641
Melting ice caps slow Earth's spin, lengthening days at 'unprecedented' rate
Now a study out Monday shows that the melting of the polar ice caps is causing our planet to spin more slowly, increasing the length of days at an "unprecedented" rate. The paper, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows that water…
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240715-oh-my-long-days-melting-ice-caps-slow-earth-s-spin
Children living close to Europe’s green spaces have healthier lungs, Spanish study finds
Children living in greener neighbourhoods have better lung function, according to a new study. The research, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), looked at data from 35,000 children in eight different European countries - Denmark, France…
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/07/17/children-living-close-to-europes-green-spaces-have-healthier-lungs-spanish-study-finds
US to phase out single-use plastic from federal operations
The Biden administration on Friday announced it plans to phase out the use of single-use plastics from all federal operations by 2035, as part of its broader strategy to tackle plastic pollution. The phase-out would start with a goal to end federal procurement of single-use…
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/us-phase-out-single-use-plastic-federal-operations-2024-07-19/
106 rare crocodile eggs are found in Cambodia, the biggest such discovery in 20 years
Conservationists in Cambodia found 106 eggs of rare Siamese crocodile species in a western Cambodian wildlife sanctuary, officials said Thursday, calling it the biggest discovery in the last 20 years, giving new hope for the world’s rarest crocodile species…
https://apnews.com/article/cambodia-siamese-crocodiles-cardamom-national-park-1b1e687b217b9f94d2434bd1ee295ddc
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