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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.

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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.

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Soil identification and monitoring is key to successful woodland creation

Read about how the researchers behind Gair Wood work with soil to ensure the success of their project.