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Deadwood in the global carbon cycle: The importance of insects in the decomposition of wood | ScienceDaily
The speed at which deadwood decomposes in forests depends on the climate as well as on fungi and insects. An international research team has now determined the annual contribution made by deadwood to the global carbon cycle and quantified the importance of insects in...
A century ago, this Santa Claus lookalike from Maine was considered the ‘Christmas Tree King of America’ – The Boston Globe
From 1866 until his death in 1928, if you lived in certain major cities and had a Christmas tree in your home, there was a good chance that Edward Chapman had a hand in getting it there.Source: A century ago, this Santa Claus lookalike from Maine was considered the...
How to Protect Shrubs from Winter Damage | Better Homes & Gardens
Keep your plants healthy ahead of the harsh weather and hungry critters.Source: How to Protect Shrubs from Winter Damage | Better Homes & Gardens
More Resilient Species Is Now New National Christmas Tree | Turf Magazine
Both the planted National Christmas Tree and the cut U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree are white firs for this 2021 holiday.Source: More Resilient Species Is Now New National Christmas Tree | Turf Magazine
How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower | Better Homes & Gardens
Once you're done mowing for the season, it's time to give your equipment some TLC.Source: How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower | Better Homes & Gardens
Unearthing the secret social lives of trees | The Guardian
Linda Geddes explores the underground networks trees use to send nutrients and signals to each otherSource: Unearthing the secret social lives of trees – podcast | Science | The Guardian
Call the copse! The sudden flourishing of culture about trees | The Guardian
From a fake forest in central London to Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard told from the orchard’s point of view, writers, directors and artists are exploring the roots of nature.Source: Call the copse! The sudden flourishing of culture about trees | The Guardian Photo: The...
Three Tree & Shrub Pests To Watch | Turf Magazine
Emerald Ash Borer, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid , and Spotted Lanternfly: Are these pests coming to a tree near you?Source: Three Tree & Shrub Pests To Watch | Turf Magazine
Do indoor plants purify air? | Live Science
Introducing flora to a room can improve the way it feels, but do indoor plants purify air?Source: Do indoor plants purify air? | Live Science
Italy is Protecting its Giant Trees Forever – Monumental Trees that Can Live for Centuries | Good News Network
Carrying legends, birds, and injuries, the biggest oldest trees in Italy get put on the national register of monumental trees.Source: Italy is Protecting its Giant Trees Forever – Monumental Trees that Can Live for Centuries | Good News Network Photo: Ancient beech,...
Fall Fertilization Tips: One Size Does Not Fit All | Turf Magazine
When it comes to fall fertilization, one size does not fit all. Lawn fertility regimes that benefit turfgrass in one region are wasteful and may even harm lawns in another.Source: Fall Fertilization Tips: One Size Does Not Fit All | Turf Magazine
Fall Leaf Mulching | Turf Magazine
Leaf mulching has several advantages over typical fall clean-ups including efficiency, profitability, and overall soil health.Source: Fall Leaf Mulching | Turf Magazine
Why Do Leaves Turn Red in Autumn? | Discover Magazine
Fall is stressful, for humans and plants alike. Plants cope by deploying a highly useful and beautiful color change.Source: Why Do Leaves Turn Red in Autumn? | Discover Magazine
NYC’s Ghost Forest Speaks To Ecosystem Restoration
Ghost Forest, an NYC art installation by Maya Lin derives its name from the tracts of forestland that have died off due to extreme weather.Source: NYC's Ghost Forest Speaks To Ecosystem Restoration
The real urban jungle: how ancient societies reimagined what cities could be | Cities | The Guardian
The long read: They may be vine-smothered ruins today, but the lost cities of the ancient tropics still have a lot to teach us about how to live alongside natureSource: The real urban jungle: how ancient societies reimagined what cities could be | Cities | The Guardian
This Single Tree Could Restore Degraded Land, Create a Biofuel Revolution, Power Cars, and Feed Families
The pongamia tree native to Indonesia is being looked at as a potential energy source, restorer of degraded land, food source, and more.Source: This Single Tree Could Restore Degraded Land, Create a Biofuel Revolution, Power Cars, and Feed Families Photo Credit:...
Secrets of the dead wood: ancient oaks hold key to new life | Trees and forests | The Guardian
In Richmond Park, decaying logs and mangled old branches are no longer cleared away but valued as habitats for birds and insectsSource: Secrets of the dead wood: ancient oaks hold key to new life | Trees and forests | The Guardian Photo Credit: Jill Mead/The Guardian
Young forests are preferred summer vacation destinations for bats: Recently cut forest spaces suit bats more than long-established woods — ScienceDaily
A number of bat species native to the Northeast are highly active in newly created forest spaces, foraging for food at higher rates than is typical of mature forests.Source: Young forests are preferred summer vacation destinations for bats: Recently cut forest spaces...
Why Some Plants Close Their Leaves at Night | Discover Magazine
While we may view it as a fascinating garden spectacle, flora likely evolved to shut in the dark to benefit their survival.Source: Why Some Plants Close Their Leaves at Night | Discover Magazine
From Root to Tap: How Trees Ensure Fresh Water Supply – National Forest Foundation
When you turn on the tap for a drink of water, forests may have played a role.Forest lands supply more than 50 percent of our nation’s water supply and 65 percent of the supply in the West. In total, this encompasses about 180 million in more than 68,000 communities,...
