Botanists discover unexpected ways in which controlled fires can influence plant diversity, including the puzzling persistence of certain invasive species.
Category - Ecosystems
Alun Salt
A global fern species needs local solutions for conservation
Researchers explore how climate change and human activity impact the distribution and survival of a unique fern species.
Fi Gennu
Rewilding the Argentine Puna is a Mixed Result for Biodiversity
Rewilding – the practice of reintroducing wild flora and fauna into their natural habitats – is a conservation strategy gaining traction worldwide. Carlos Navarro and colleagues have examined rewilding...
Dale Maylea
Big Brother keeps its eye on leaves to measure the health of ecosystems
Phenocams, cameras that monitor leaf function, offer a promising new method to track and detect the impact of climate change on ecosystems, helping conservation efforts and ensuring long-term resilience.
Harnessing Nature’s Arsenal to Combat Invasive Gutenbergia cordifolia
Researchers have found a more eco-friendly way to tackle a plant that's replacing forage for the wildlife of Tanzania.
Gardeners Have a Role in Boosting Pollinator Diversity in Dense Cities
Study reveals effective strategies to promote pollinator diversity and function in dense urban environments like Paris.
Waggle Dance Reveals How Managed Forests Can Better Support Honeybee Foraging
Researchers in Germany use unique waggle dance communication to reveal the foraging habits of honeybees in managed forests, offering insights for improving forest habitats.
Farming Techniques Impact Biodiversity in Olive Groves
A study in southern Spain shows that using cover crops instead of tillage in olive groves can significantly increase biodiversity, suggesting organic farming with cover crops or abandonment of groves for natural...
Unique Evolutionary Histories in Marginal Habitats of the Atlantic Forest Uncovered
Marginal habitats, previously thought to be subsets of the rain forest, have distinct evolutionary paths, challenging our understanding of the Atlantic Forest's diversity.
A Bounty of Wasted Pollen and Nectar Poses New Questions for Pollinator Conservation
A study finds that almost 60% of nectar produced by ivy in autumn goes uncollected by pollinators.
Ecologists spark hope of protecting western American forests from the worst of wildfires
Ecologists with a burning desire to protect forests have grim news for the western United States.
Eurekalert
Ants can be the heroes of forest regeneration
Human-caused disturbances can affect the ability of animals to help spread seeds, which could reduce the amount of plant diversity in some forests.
Smart Orchards aid the messy business of pollination
Restoring semi-natural habitats can help increase the yield of macadamia orchards without needing extra input, making production more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Is it better to run or fight? The choice facing plant conservationists in France.
Plant translocation is a difficult process. How are conservationists using it as a tool?
