Scientists cut climbing vines from a damaged Borneo forest. Its canopy then grew three times faster

Trimming aggressive climbing vines from logged tropical forests can substantially expedite canopy recovery, providing a more economical alternative to new tree planting for ecosystem restoration. Areas where vines were cut…

Continue ReadingScientists cut climbing vines from a damaged Borneo forest. Its canopy then grew three times faster

For nearly 50 years, China has placed straw grids across its deserts; desertified land is now shrinking by over 1,000 sq km a year, but scientists say the fight is far from over

China's Green Great Wall project has fought desertification for nearly fifty years. Millions of rural laborers have used straw checkerboards and planted saplings. This effort has reduced desertified land and…

Continue ReadingFor nearly 50 years, China has placed straw grids across its deserts; desertified land is now shrinking by over 1,000 sq km a year, but scientists say the fight is far from over