Trees in tropical forests are dying at an increased rate, with consequences for biodiversity, carbon storage, and the global climate. While deforestation is the primary cause of forest loss, intact ...
The tree that rains poison and causes blisters: Why the Manchineel is called the 'The tree of death'
Nature hides wonders and warnings in equal balance.While some plants contribute with beauty and nourishment, attracting us with their colourful flowers or tasty fruits. Others quietly stand guard, ...
Lightning strikes kill millions of trees each year — but it turns out that some large tropical trees can not only survive a strike, but also benefit from its effects, according to a recent study. The ...
Earlier this year, the USDA/USFS Aerial Detection Monitoring sector released the R5 ADS Final Report (aka the 2023 Aerial Detection Survey Results for Region 5) highlighting the tree mortality rate in ...
Baobabs are viewed as a tree of life in their native Africa, but that symbolism does not travel well: an attempt to transplant eight giant baobab trees to Georgia resulted in their death. So, no ...
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