Forest ecosystems are major ecologic units that exist as a part of the total complex ecology. ... Larger ecosystems with wide diversity are much more stable and somewhat resistant to harmful changes.

More information: Chen Chen et al, Understory shrub diversity: equally vital as overstory tree diversity to promote forest productivity, National Science Review (2025). DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwaf093 ...

A team co-led by a Purdue University researcher has found that groups of fungi influence global tree species in distinct ways ...

Understanding forest ecology is necessary before a forest ecosystem can be defined. They are hard to describe even when using modern tools and concepts.

Hidden fungal networks influence which trees thrive, offering new insight into forest biodiversity and resilience in a ...

These events certainly inflicted changes in the ranges and habitats of organisms, disrupting their earlier evolutionary ...

For people who are not experts, what are the signs of a collapsing reef system? Firstly, less color, because there’s less ...

Its underwater forests capture carbon, create shelter for marine species and serve as a nursery for creatures like abalone ...

According to a report by the Department of Environment (DOE), around 9,000 hectares of forests and protected areas in the ...

Over 500 bird species could vanish in 100 years. Protecting habitats isn't enough. Targeted recovery efforts are crucial.

KelpFest will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A kelp talk will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at the Cobblestones on Main Beach Park.