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The hidden danger inside Spain's eucalyptus forests that worries scientistsSpain's eucalyptus plantations appear green but support fewer native birds and insects. These monocultures lack the diverse vegetation and ...- Portugal in the 20th century planted millions of Australian eucalyptus trees for the paper industry, but scientists now say the country's forests are more fire-prone and far less biodiverse than native woodlandsPortugal's widespread eucalyptus plantations, established for industry, are now fueling devastating wildfires. These fast-growing trees, im...
- Since 1978, China has planted 66 billion trees to fight the desert; scientists just found they are outpacing natural forests by 66%China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research indicates these ...
- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
- Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
- In 1960, Spain planted an invasive tree thinking it was a great idea, and now it's hammering local birdlife because the ecosystem can't keep upNew research from Spain reveals a stark difference in birdlife between native forests and eucalyptus plantations. While species numbers rem...
- Apple Watch not a 'CO2-neutral product', German court findsApple made this claim of carbon neutrality based on a project it operates in Paraguay to offset emissions by planting eucalyptus trees on l...
- Karnataka govt to form panel to decide on lifting ban on eucalyptus plantationThe Karnataka government is forming a high-level committee to decide on lifting the ban on Eucalyptus plantation or finding alternative way...
- Drunken encounter with wild elephants ends in tragedy for Man in Anuppur districtAfter the incident, the group of elephants continued their wandering within a 500-meter radius of the area. They were observed feeding on j...
- Punjab government gives nod to integrated agro-forestry programme to boost diversificationIn a meeting with officials of Horticulture Department, Singh asked the additional chief secretary (Horticulture) Himmat Singh to bring a f...
- Indian highways set to get a greener lookRoad transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has given a go ahead to the "Green Highways (Plantation & Maintenance) Policy", which ma...
- Forest Institute's modified tree varieties popular with plywood makersMoney has been growing on trees for the Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding (IFGTB) in Coimbatore.
- Natural windbreaks help sustain bird diversity, says studyA study conducted in the Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve spread across two districts in Tamil Nadu has showed that natural windbreaks a...
- Alien tree species pose a threat to Eastern GhatsThe department of environmental sciences estimates that over 80,000 acres of forest land has been permanently destroyed in the last 32 year...
- Paddy nurseries delayed by 7-10 days, say farmersPlanting of paddy nurseries, that are later transplanted to the fields, has been delayed by 7-10 days all over north and easrtern India as ...
- How to arrest forest degradationThe policy process to arrest forest degradation needs to be modernised with up-to-date techniques & civil society participation that is tim...
- India loses 367 sq km of forests in 2 yearsIndia recorded a net loss of 367 sq km of forests between 2009 and 2011 with Khammam district in Andhra Pradesh alone losing 182 sq km of g...
- Ex-DFO turns barren land into sandalwood havenIt’s a green revolution of sorts in the arid regions of Warangal district.
- Kerala farmers reap rich harvest from eucalyptusCultivation of eucalyptus is catching on in Kerala’s Wayanad district, where cash strapped farmers find it a profitable venture.
- Punjab wood industry hails move to grant licencesHailing the Punjab government's move to allow license to wood based industries, plywood manufacturers in the state said it would promote th...
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