Forests, wooded areas, and scattered trees have provided food, fuel, medicines, filtered water, shelter, and building materials throughout time. As countries with ample forests develop, they tend to ...

The conversion of rainforest into plantations erodes and restructures food webs and fundamentally changes the way these ecosystems function, according to a new study published in Nature. The findings ...

For centuries forests represented the unknown: places of mystery where fairies and spirits dwelt and the mark of civilization was ne’er felt. But we’ve come to realize that forests are vibrant ...

LEGISLATIVE AGENDA. THE GREENSBORO SCIENCE CENTER IS BRINGING A NEW ECOSYSTEM TO THE PIEDMONT TRIAD. THE CENTER IS BUILDING A RAIN FOREST COMPLETE WITH ANIMALS NOT FOUND IN ECOSYSTEMS IN NORTH AMERICA ...

This article reports on the impact of Rolex’s Perpetual Planet initiative, which supports outstanding individuals and organizations that are implementing novel solutions to the world’s most pressing ...

A tropical rainforest biome climate is an environment found near the Earth's equator, in locations such as South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, characterized by high temperatures and high ...

Experts often warn about the “tipping point” for the Amazon, a scenario in which the rainforest collapses into a drier, less biodiverse savanna ecosystem. But the term “tipping point” is sometimes ...

The Amazon Rainforest is home to some of the most unique and colorful birds in the world. From bright parrots to powerful hunters, these birds play a vital role in the jungle ecosystem. Discover 5 ...