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 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...
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:...
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...
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...
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
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,...
It’s a fascinating long-term project, but it’s certainly possible to successfully grow a new tree from the seeds in your grocery store apple.Source: How to Plant Seeds from Store-Bought Apples | Better Homes & Gardens
