Tropical forests still absorb vast amounts of carbon, but new evidence suggests that small deforestation clearings cause ...

Published in Nature (Small persistent humid forest clearings drive tropical forest biomass losses | Nature ), the study ...

Environmental research in the tropics is heavily skewed, according to a comprehensive study led by Umeå University. Humid ...

New research shows tropical forests can recover twice as fast after deforestation when their soils contain enough nitrogen.

Think of the destruction of Earth's rainforests and a familiar image may come to mind: fires or chainsaws tearing through ...

Tropical forests play a pivotal role in global carbon cycling and biodiversity conservation, yet they are increasingly exposed to the impacts of extreme weather events. Hurricanes and typhoons, as ...

When you sip a cup of coffee or use a rubber band, you’re benefiting from tropical forests. These lush ecosystems provide countless products we rely on daily — from food to materials like wood and ...

Western Madagascar is home to some of the country’s poorest communities and its most endangered wildlife, presenting intertwined challenges for conservation. The region’s characteristic dry forests ...

In Panama’s tropical forests, trees are quietly rewriting the rules of survival. Faced with longer, harsher dry spells, they ...

Environmental research in the tropics is heavily skewed, according to a comprehensive study led from Umeå University. Humid ...