Study: Europe’s Old-Growth Forests at Risk
Like its ancient cathedrals, Europe has a remarkable—but poorly understood—legacy of old-growth forests. These primeval landscapes, scattered on remote hillsides and forested valleys across many countries, are a “living treasure,” says University of Vermont scientist Bill Keeton.
A new study, by scientists from 28 institutions including UVM, presents the first comprehensive assessment...
For carbon storage, biodiversity can help – or hurt
Biodiversity plays a significant role in forest carbon storage, but surprisingly less than previously thought, new research in Ecology Letters suggests.
New Amazon Threat? Deforestation From Mining
Sprawling mining operations in Brazil are destroying much more of the iconic Amazon forest than previously thought, says the first comprehensive study of mining deforestation in the world’s largest tropical rainforest.