A blog about forests and logging. Events and news about the environment
Increasing needs for food, energy, minerals, and infrastructure are propelling development driven by commodities and extraction into previously untouched areas. Such expansion jeopardizes both Indigenous populations and the lands they
In a recent publication in Nature Communications, a team of researchers from the University of Maryland (UMD), Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona, Conservation International, and other institutions revealed a
The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 has been the subject of intense controversy in India. Despite facing opposition from various quarters, including environmentalists, forest rights activists, and political parties, the
Following the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, officials in Zhanjiang, a coastal city in western Guangdong Province, have made a commitment to protect and preserve their mangrove forests. Their
A recent study conducted in Dominica revealed that despite the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Maria, an astonishing 89% of the trees studied survived, with only a mere 10% experiencing
A French company has developed an innovative AI-powered tool to address environmental challenges, leveraging data from reputable sources such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), including ChatGPT. The
According to them, human activities are impacting the important oceanic areas that cetaceans rely on for feeding, mating, and giving birth. The scientific community and the Colombia branch of the
A recent Italian study analyzes the diet of two rare species of forest bats, the barbastello and the brown long-eared bat, showing how it is based on a large quantity
When you hear about damage to spruce trees, you immediately think of the usual suspects – the spruce bark beetle species book printers and copper engravers. But these are not
Under the new agreement of the EU countries, all exporting companies are required to confirm that the goods do not affect the deforestation of the world’s forests. On Tuesday, December
