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Maritime pine seeds remember temperature conditions

The seeds of maritime pines remember the temperatures they experienced during early development. This memory persists in young trees for at least two years after germination. The above discovery was made by researchers at ...

Tree species guide unlocks benefits for UK farmers

A new guide has been launched today (Tuesday, 26 November) to help U.K. farmers reap the benefits of agroforestry—a type of sustainable farming that involves planting trees and shrubs among crops or livestock.

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International team studies the migration of the American woodcock
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Global food yields have grown steadily during last six decades, study finds
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Nature pays price for war in Israel's north

Across northern Israel's lush, green nature reserves, the ecological toll of the war between Israel and Hezbollah militants is laid bare: wild boar hit by shrapnel, trees reduced to ashes and swathes of charred vegetation.

Managing diverse and diverging demands on forests in Germany

Forests provide biodiversity, ecosystem functions, income and much more. How can these diverse and seemingly diverging demands be met? An international research team led by the University of Göttingen has addressed this ...

New species of skink in discovered central Australian desert

A new species of rock skink has been discovered in central Australia by Monash University researchers. Characterized by its orange, pointed snout, the Central Ranges rock skink, or Liopholis aputja, inhabits the hills of ...

Offshore oil offers limited gains for marine life

New research led by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) in collaboration with Deakin University and ORCAS Consulting found offshore oil and gas infrastructure plays a minor role in maintaining regional populations ...