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View In: Forest ScienceWarmer and drier climate conditions in western U.S. forests are making it less likely that trees can regenerate after wildfires. Scientists at The University of New Mexico are experimenting and learning about reforestation and the challenges presented by environmental factors in the semi-arid southwestern United States where planted conifer seedling survival is typically low after a... Via: @Snoro@mastodon.social

View In: Forest ScienceTropical forest landscapes are home to millions of Indigenous peoples and small-scale farmers. Just about every square meter of land is spoken for, even if claims are not formally recognized by... Via: @Snoro@mastodon.social

View In: Forest ScienceProtecting and restoring forests is one of the cheapest and most effective options for mitigating the carbon emissions heating... Via: @Snoro@mastodon.social

View In: Forest ScienceA study suggests that photovoltaic fields are more efficient than afforestation in migrating global climate... Via: @Snoro@mastodon.social

View In: Forest ScienceRestoring global forests could sequester 22 times as much carbon as the world emits in a year, according to a scientific study published on Monday, making the case that trees are a key tool in confronting the climate crisis along with cutting fossil... Via: @Snoro@mastodon.social

Climate crisis | The Guardian
View In: Forest ScienceReport says cutting emissions should still be key priority as it cautions against mass monoculture tree-plantingForest conservation and restoration could make a major contribution to tackling the climate crisis as long as greenhouse gas emissions are slashed, according to a study.By allowing existin...