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How Forests Work
Climate, carbon, water, soil and wildlife.
Climate and Forests
- Climate Change and its Impact on Forest Ecosystems
- Spring Leaf-Out and Climate Warming
- The Effects of Climate Change on Forest Biodiversity
- The Effects of Climate Change on Forest Tree Species Distribution
- The Effects of Drought on Forest Ecosystems
- The Impact of Climate Change on Forest Soil Health
- The Role of Forests in Supporting Climate Change Adaptation
- Windthrow and Storm Damage in Forests
Forest Carbon
- The Role of Forests in Regulating the Global Carbon Cycle
- Old Forests as Carbon Stores
- Permanence and Leakage in Forest Carbon Projects
- The Benefits of Forest Restoration in Promoting Carbon Sequestration
- The Benefits of Forest-Based Carbon Credits for Sustainable Development
- The Benefits of Forest-Based Carbon Sequestration
- The Impact of Climate Change on Forest Soil Carbon Sequestration
- The Role of Forests in Supporting Climate Change Mitigation
Water and Soil
Wildlife and Biodiversity
- The Role of Forests in Supporting Biodiversity Hotspots
- Forest Birds and Nesting Habitat
- Pollinators in Forests
- The Impact of Forest Fragmentation on Forest Ecosystems
- The Impact of Forest Fragmentation on Wildlife Populations
- The Impact of Logging on Local Wildlife Populations
- The Importance of Forest Conservation in Protecting Endangered Species
- Wildlife Corridors Between Forest Patches
Threats and Recovery
What damages forests and how they are restored.
Human Pressures
Fire, Pests and Invaders
Restoration and Planting
- The Benefits of Reforestation Efforts in Restoring Ecosystems
- The Benefits of Ecological Restoration in Restoring Damaged Forests
- The Benefits of Forest Restoration in Promoting Sustainable Development
- The Benefits of Forest-Based Ecological Restoration for Biodiversity
- The Benefits of Forest-Based Ecological Restoration for Climate Change Adaptation
- The Importance of Tree Planting in Reversing Deforestation
People and Land Use
Farming, communities and sustainable use.
Agroforestry
- The Benefits of Integrating Forestry and Agriculture for Sustainable Development
- The Benefits of Agroforestry Systems for Climate Change Mitigation
- The Benefits of Agroforestry Systems for Farmers and the Environment
- The Benefits of Agroforestry Systems for Improving Soil Health
- The Benefits of Silvopasture Systems for Livestock and the Environment
Communities and Culture
- The Benefits of Community-Led Forest Management for Local Communities
- The Benefits of Forest-Based Ecotourism for Local Communities
- The Benefits of Forest-Based Ecotourism for Local Economic Development
- The Role of Forests in Supporting Indigenous Communities
- The Role of Forests in Supporting Indigenous Cultural Heritage
Sustainable Use
Owning Woodland
- Owning Woodland: A Landowner Primer
- Controlling Invasive Plants on Small Properties
- Managing Woodland for Wildlife
- Passing Woodland to the Next Generation
- Planning Trails and Access in a Woodland
- Setting Goals for Your Woodland
- Storm Damage Response for Woodland Owners
- Walking Your Woods: A Basic Site Assessment
- Woodland Tax and Legal Basics
- Working with a Professional Forester
Forest Types and Biology
Tropical, temperate, boreal and coastal forests, and how trees themselves work.
Tropical Rainforests
- How Tropical Rainforests Work
- Causes of Tropical Deforestation Explained
- Cloud Forests and the Mist They Catch
- How Rainforests Help Make Their Own Rain
- Layers of the Rainforest from Floor to Emergent Trees
- Lianas and Epiphytes in the Canopy
- Peat Swamp Forests and Their Stored Carbon
- Secondary Forest Regrowth in the Tropics
- Seed Dispersal by Animals in Tropical Forests
- Why Rainforest Soils Are Poorer Than They Look
- Why Tropical Forests Hold So Many Tree Species
Temperate and Boreal Forests
- Temperate and Boreal Forests Compared
- Canopy Gaps and How Forests Renew Themselves
- Conifer Forests: Needles, Cones and Cold
- Deciduous Forests and the Seasonal Cycle
- Forest Succession from Clearing to Mature Stand
- Mediterranean Woodlands and Dry Summers
- Mixed Forests and Why Species Mixtures Matter
- Old-Growth Forests and What Makes Them Distinct
- Permafrost and the Boreal Forest Edge
- Savanna Woodlands and Open Forests
- Treelines in the Mountains and the Far North
Tree Biology and Forest Life
- How Trees Grow: A Plain Guide to Tree Biology
- Dead Wood as Habitat
- Decomposition and Nutrient Cycling in Leaf Litter
- How Trees Defend Themselves against Insects and Disease
- How Trees Move Water from Roots to Leaves
- How Trees Reproduce: Flowers, Cones and Seeds
- Mast Years and Irregular Seed Crops
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Tree Roots
- Photosynthesis in Forest Trees
- Tree Rings and What They Record
- Understory Plants and the Light on the Forest Floor
Mangroves and Wetland Forests
- Mangrove Forests Explained
- Blue Carbon in Mangroves and Salt Marshes
- Floodplain Forests and Seasonal Flooding
- Mangrove Nurseries for Fish and Shellfish
- Mangrove Replanting: What Works and What Does Not
- Mangrove Roots and Coastal Protection
- Riparian Forests as Stream Buffers
- Sea Level Rise and Saltwater Intrusion in Coastal Forests
- Swamp Forests and Other Forested Wetlands
- Threats to Mangroves from Ponds and Coastal Development
Managing and Measuring Forests
How forests are grown, measured, governed and turned into products.
Measurement and Monitoring
- How Forests Are Measured and Monitored
- Camera Traps and Sound Recorders for Forest Wildlife
- Citizen Science in Forest Monitoring
- Defining a Forest: Why Definitions Differ
- Estimating Biomass and Carbon in Standing Trees
- Forest Health Indicators in the Field
- Forest Inventory Plots and Sampling
- Lidar and Drones in Forestry
- Measuring Tree Height and Diameter
- Satellite Imagery for Tracking Forest Cover
- Tracking Forest Loss and Gain Over Time
Silviculture and Harvest Methods
- Silviculture Basics: Growing Forests on Purpose
- Clearcut, Shelterwood and Selection Systems Compared
- Continuous Cover Forestry
- Coppicing and Pollarding Traditions
- Forest Roads, Skid Trails and Soil Care
- Natural Regeneration versus Planting
- Plantation Forests: Strengths and Drawbacks
- Prescribed Burning in Forest Management
- Reduced Impact Logging Methods
- Rotation Length and When Trees Are Harvested
- Thinning Stands to Improve Growth
Policy, Rights and Certification
- Forest Governance and Policy Explained
- Carbon Accounting Rules for Forests
- Deforestation-Free Supply Chains
- Forest Certification Schemes
- Forest Management Plans
- Illegal Logging and Timber Traceability
- International Forest Agreements
- Land Tenure and Forest Rights
- Payments for Ecosystem Services
- Protected Areas and Forest Reserves
Wood and Forest Products
- Wood and Forest Products from Tree to Shelf
- Bamboo as a Forest Resource
- Engineered Wood and Mass Timber
- Firewood and Charcoal in Forest Use
- Hardwood and Softwood: What the Terms Mean
- Harvested Wood and Carbon in Buildings
- Non-Timber Forest Products
- Paper and Pulp from Forests
- Sawmilling and Lumber Grades
- Tapping Trees: Resin, Sap and Cork