No matter how much carbon they assimilate, the carbon uptake by an existing mature forest is not additional,
Category: forests
Mycorrhizae
Most folks don’t realize it, but the roots of plants are connected underground by a vast network of fungi that improve the function of plant roots
Bill Schlesinger
biodiversity, biogeochemistry, carbon sequestration, climate, energy, environmental policy, faculty, forests, renewable energy
biodiversity, biogeochemistry, carbon sequestration, climate, energy, environmental policy, faculty, forests, renewable energy
Are wood pellets a green fuel?
production of wood pellets for fuel is likely to put more CO2 in the atmosphere and maintain less biodiversity on the land during the next several decades.
Roads to Nowhere
Each road creates new “edge” habitat in nature, and fragments the landscape into small units that are often less conducive to the persistence of wildlife.
The race north
The future distribution of trees is of more than passing interest to a few weekend naturalists.
Why Species Matter
Conserving diversity ensures a more productive and stable set of ecosystems on which humans depend.
Natural Climate Solutions
Enhancement of natural carbon sinks would allow a more orderly withdrawal of fossil fuels from our economy during the next several decades.
What’s New Down on the Farm
Agriculture activities are a significant contributor to human emissions of greenhouse gases. When new fields are opened for farming, cultivation often results in the loss of 40 to 60% of the organic matter from soils,Continue reading
Reflections from the Forest
When forests cover the landscape, they increase the absorption of incoming sunlight
