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 ...

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.

Because of their importance to life on Earth, forests have gained the nickname "lungs of the planet" for their role in ...

Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical forest canopies with new and surprising results. Understanding tree traits and ...

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 ...