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Deforestation drives decreases in rainfall across the tropics
Tropical forests rely on moisture to survive and remaining areas of forest will be impacted by a drier climate.
Ireland has lost almost all of its native forests. Here’s how to bring them back
Across Europe, nations average around 35% forest cover but in Ireland the figure is just 11%, one of the lowest.
Woodland ants play a key role in helping forests regenerate
Photo: Pixabay/SandeepHanda Ants scampering around in woodlands remain largely invisible to the casual observer, yet that does not mean their actions on the forest floor truly go unnoticed. They are manifested in a dazzling array of wildflowers in spring with
Nature documentaries can boost plant conservation
Increasing public awareness of plants is essential for saving them from a number of threats in various environments.
Scientists are seeking to understand how plants migrate in the face of climate change
"I think that understanding climate fidelity, while a new and different idea, will be very important going forward."
Finding Britain’s ‘shadow woods’ is key to reforesting the countryside
When William the Conqueror surveyed his new kingdom in 1086, from lowland to upland Britain was covered with trees.