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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...
- 18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...
- In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...
- Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrinkMany familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researc...
- 6 good luck plants that attract wealth, love and positivity to bring home or gift someoneDiscover how common houseplants like Jade plants, Philodendrons, and Pilea are more than just decor; they're symbols of luck, prosperity, a...
- 33 killed as strong storm, rains lash various UP districts; CM orders relief, compensation measuresA severe storm and heavy rains swept through five Uttar Pradesh districts on Wednesday. At least 33 people lost their lives in the devastat...
- 21 killed as strong storm, rains lash various UP districtsA severe storm and heavy rains swept through Uttar Pradesh districts on Wednesday. At least 21 people lost their lives in Bhadohi, Budaun, ...
- Why Do Koalas Sleep 22 Hours a Day? The Real Reason Behind Their Extreme LifestyleKoalas appear to do nothing, spending up to 22 hours resting. This is not laziness but a vital survival tactic. Their diet of eucalyptus le...
- 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...
- How do koalas drink? Not the way you might thinkA new study describes koala drinking behavior in the wild for the first time, finding that they lick water running down the smooth surface ...
- Give top priority to restoration of Shola forests: Madras HCThe HC has directed the Forest Department to give priority to the restoration of Shola Forests in the Western Ghats, Kodaikanal and Palani.
- 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.
- How farmers in Haryana & Punjab are earning Rs 8-10 lakh per acre in agroforestryLow input cost, any-time harvest and rising prices prompt farmers in the wheat-paddy belt to look at poplar and eucalyptus as serious cash ...
- Neem rules again in GujaratNeem, scientific name Azadirachta Indica, has once again emerged as the favourite tree in the eight municipal corporations of the state.
- World's tallest hardwood tree discovered in TasmaniaThe world's tallest hardwood tree, standing between 100 and 101 metres, has been discovered in Tasmania, just 4 km from a popular tourist a...
- 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.
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