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Forty years of tracking trees reveals changes in Amazon and Andean Forest diversity
New research reveals significant recent shifts in tree diversity among the tropical forests of the Andes and Amazon, driven by global change.
Nitrogen is key to faster regrowth in deforested areas, say researchers
Tropical forests can recover twice as quickly after deforestation if they have adequate soil nitrogen, according to new research published today.
Social benefits of renewable energy on Sumba Island, Indonesia
Research highlights the importance of including cultural and social benefits when designing renewable energy projects, through a study of Indonesia's 'Iconic Island' programme.
Biogeographical patterns of African plants can predict their response to global change
A new study uses 'zeta diversity', an innovative ecological tool, to measure plant biodiversity, creating new insights into plants' responses to environmental change.
Professor Ed Manley awarded ERC Consolidator grant
Professor Manley has won the prestigious grant to advance knowledge in cognitive geography – mapping the way we think about our environment – to improve active travel and mobility.