In a groundbreaking study, Chinese scientists have turned to advanced technology ... of trees in China is essential for ...

A new study in Forest Ecosystems unveils innovative design strategies to dramatically improve Pinus tabuliformis, a cornerstone species of northern China's forests. The research focused on optimizing ...

A forest with high tree-species diversity is better at buffering heat peaks in summer and cold peaks in winter than a forest ...

But qualitative evidence for their role as ecosystem engineers ... their ecological role in degraded forests, Sun said, and they began collecting data. Chinese pangolins are a critically ...

Researchers say Turpan-Hami Basin in Xinjiang hosted diverse plant life throughout end-Permian mass extinction 252 million years ago.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences ... and its capacity to support ecosystem functions, is difficult to observe in forests: trees grow so slowly that research conclusions build slowly too.

The potential applications of this technology are vast. It can provide a solid scientific foundation for forest ecosystem management and conservation, while also offering valuable data for global ...

Fire is a natural, vital component of most western forest ecosystems. In dry forest types like ponderosa pine, fire was historically present as a frequent, low-intensity disturbance. Fire is necessary ...

Forests are among the most important ecosystems in nature, constantly evolving, yet their monitoring is often delayed,' says an expert. Climate change, pests, and human activity are transforming ...