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A seedling - a very small sprouted tree - in the soil surrounded by dry leaves.

Next generation of trees threatened 30 years after logging

Rainforest seedlings are more likely to survive in natural forests than in places where logging has happened – even if tree restoration projects have taken place, says new research.

An aerial view of a forest with dozens of trees reaching up to the sky

Side effects of wide scale forestation could reduce carbon removal

The side effects of large-scale forestation initiatives could reduce the CO2 removal benefits by up to a third.

A photograph of a tropical forest treetop canopy.

Common tree species dominate tropical forests

Scientists have found almost identical patterns of tree diversity across the world’s tropical forests.

A photograph of the Parkinson Building at the University of Leeds.

Leeds Future Leaders tackle global challenges

Dr Jessica Baker, Dr Mark Hopkins and Dr Josie South have received prestigious fellowships to support their groundbreaking research in climate, health and invasive species.

View across The Flow Country in Northern Scotland. Credit: Andy Baird, University of Leeds

Restoring and protecting essential peatlands

At the University of Leeds, academics and practitioners are working towards peatland restoration in the UK, EU and beyond. This World Soil Day, we explore their latest work.