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Abstract. The soil seed bank (SSB) is a crucial component of ecosystem resilience, particularly with regard to facilitating natural regeneration following

Sea urchins don’t understand predators the way we do. They have no brains, no hearts – just raw instinct. When a sunflower sea star approaches, they don’t need complex reasoning to sense danger – they simply steer clear. This is...

The Rursee region, nestled in the heart of the Eifel National Park, offers a panoramic vista that is both breathtaking and serene. The expansive lake, surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills, is ...

BEIJING -- Chinese and international scientists have uncovered a significant deterioration in global forest recovery capacity following large-scale wildfires in the 21st century, with less than one-third of affected forests able to regenerate within seven years after the fire. Published...

Friedlingstein, P. et al. Global carbon budget 2023. Earth Syst. Sci. Data 15, 5301–5369 (2023). Reid, W. V. et al. Ecosystems and Human Well-being: Synthesis: A Report of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (Island, 2005). Allen, C. D. et al. A...

A new study has unveiled the far-reaching ecological impact of wolves and other large carnivores in Yellowstone National Park.

Explore how shrubs help or hinder forest recovery after wildfires and the best strategies for reforestation.

Shrubs are a key factor in the challenging task of restoring forests after catastrophic wildfires. Beyond planting new tree seedlings, it’s essential to determine when and where to plant for the best chance of success. Recent research from the University...