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Home of ‘Asian unicorn’ becomes nature reserve in Vietnam
Research by the University of Leeds has helped secure the highest government protection for internationally-important Vietnamese forests.
Trees living fast die young
A global analysis reveals for the first time that across almost all tree species, fast growing trees have shorter lifespans.
Lianas strongly impact forests in southern Amazonia
A team of Brazilian and British scientists has uncovered the extent to which trees across the southern edge of the Amazon are infested by woody climbing plants and the impact they have on the forests.
The global abundance of palm trees
A major international study conducts the first global assessment of palm tree numbers in an effort to better understand tropical forest diversity.
Gold mining restricts Amazon rainforest recovery
Gold mining significantly limits the regrowth of Amazon forests, greatly reducing their ability to accumulate carbon, according to a new study.