Forests

How trees protect people from extreme heat

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For decades, a dominant argument for protecting forests has focused on carbon. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, store it in wood and soils, and slow the accumulation of greenhouse gases. A new scientific review argues this emphasis overlooks other ways forests shape climate and human well-being. Forests are not only a mitigation tool for the future … Read more

When tree planting helps nature, and when it doesn’t

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Tree planting has become a favored response to environmental loss. Governments, companies, and philanthropies announce large targets with reassuring round numbers. Forests, after all, store carbon, shelter wildlife, and support livelihoods. Yet the details matter. Planting the wrong species, or planting trees where forests did not exist, can undermine both biodiversity and climate goals. That … Read more

Brazilian mosquitoes grow increasing appetite for human blood as Atlantic forest shrinks

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In a forested area along the Brazilian coastline, mosquitoes that previously fed on a variety of hosts are increasingly turning to human blood. Scientists say the destruction of the ecosystem’s biodiversity is forcing mosquitoes to find new sources to quench their thirst. The strong preference for humans could lead to the transmission of more viral … Read more

The unintended ecology of belief

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In parts of Indonesian Borneo, forests endure not because they are fenced or regulated, but because they are feared. Among the Iban people of Sungai Utik, large strangler fig trees are believed to house spirits that can mislead, sicken, or kill those who disturb them. The belief is not abstract. It is anchored in stories, … Read more

Navigating Volatile Lumber Prices: Home Builders’ Strategies

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Archyde Lumber Price Volatility Shakes The U.S. housing Market the Surge In Lumber Prices is Onc Again Causing Turmoil In The United States Housing Market, Putting A Squeeze On Builders And worsening The affordability Crisis. Soaring Lumber Costs Impacting Homebuilders Softwood Lumber Prices Demonstrated A Significant Increase In April, Surging 23% Compared To the Previous … Read more

Lumber Prices & Home Building: Navigating Volatility

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Lumber Costs Surge Again, Threatening Housing Affordability Table of Contents Lumber Costs Surge Again, Threatening Housing Affordability Recent Price Increases and Contributing Factors Trade Policy and the Canadian Lumber Supply Decoding Lumber Prices: A Home Builder’s Guide to Volatility Understanding the Factors Influencing Lumber Prices Strategies for Navigating Lumber Price Volatility Case Study: A Builder’s … Read more

Healy-Rae's peatland forestry plan 'about the dumbest thing we can do', says climate scientist – The Journal

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Healy-Rae’s peatland forestry plan ‘about the dumbest thing we can do’, says climate scientist  The Journal Minister Healy-Rae wants return to peatland forestry planting  The Irish Independent Healy-Rae comments on forestry and peat draw IPCC ire  Agriland Healy-Rae tells farmers to ‘wait’ until agroforestry scheme is improved  Agriland Source link

The Bettas of Bangka Island • The Revelator

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You might not think to look for fish in a forest, but look fast: These amazing fish depend on a disappearing swamp forest on an island in Indonesia. Red wine betta (Betta burdigala) Critically endangered These gorgeous fish, less than an inch in length, are known for their deep red color, reminiscent of Bordeaux wine. … Read more

Launch of DINFRA Climate Resilience Fund (CRF) Initiative

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Date: Monday, 5 May 2025 Time: 2:00-5:00 PM (Jakarta Time) Indonesia will officially launch the DINFRA Climate Resilience Fund (CRF), a new initiative aimed at scaling up finance for nature-based solutions (NbS) to tackle climate change, enhance biodiversity, and support sustainable development. This innovative climate fund, supported by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) under the … Read more