Forest resources, as a research topic, encompass the biotic and abiotic components of forest ecosystems that are subject to quantification, management, and policy analysis, including timber, non-timber forest products, biodiversity, soil and water resources, and ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and climate regulation. Scientific work on forest resources examines their stocks and flows, regeneration dynamics, spatial distribution, and responses to anthropogenic pressures and climate change, often integrating remote sensing, forest inventory methods, ecological modelling, and socio-economic assessment to inform sustainable forest management, conservation planning, and bioeconomy strategies across multiple temporal and spatial scales.
Whether strolling through the woods or taking a rest from outdoor labor, autumn is a time when people contemplate the value of our trees and forests. The curious can now also explore the historical documents of the nation's ...
Plants & Animals
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By combining chemical and genetic properties of wood, the origin of tropical hardwood can be determined much more accurately. This precision is needed to detect illegal timber trade. This is the main outcome of a study by ...
Ecology
Oct 15, 2025
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The whole world is buzzing about the potential and pitfalls of artificial intelligence—including those who work in forestry.
Ecology
Sep 26, 2025
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The rise in tree mortality is troubling for local forest ecosystems. As a global phenomenon, however, it has a significant social impact that remains poorly understood.
Ecology
Sep 25, 2025
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A research team led by Academician Zhu Jiaojun from the Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has introduced a new quantitative method to classify shade tolerance in trees, offering a ...
Ecology
Sep 22, 2025
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Australia's black wattle tree (Acacia mearnsii) has spread across South Africa, taking over millions of hectares of land and pushing indigenous plants aside. Economist Saul Ngarava researches agriculture and the connection ...
Ecology
Sep 9, 2025
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The global demand for wood-based products is constantly increasing, creating a challenge for the logging industry. In an attempt to keep up in a sustainable manner, the industry replaces logged areas with tree farms and nurseries ...
Like all living things, trees have a limited life cycle, with phases of youth, maturity, and old age. In their prime, trees provide shade, coolness and environmental quality—as well as an undeniable aesthetic value—to urban ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 8, 2025
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New research finds that treated forests are 88% less susceptible to high-severity wildfire than their unmanaged counterparts, and can recover carbon stocks in only seven years. The findings, carried out by researchers at ...
Ecology
Sep 5, 2025
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When Taylor Guitars acquired an ebony mill in Cameroon to supply wood for their renowned acoustic guitars, owner Bob Taylor wanted to give back by planting new trees, even knowing they could take 60–200 years to grow. But ...
Plants & Animals
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