In the Pfyn Forest (canton of Valais), WSL scientists have been irrigating a number of forest plots since 2003.
Pine Trees Have an Ecological Memory
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Biodiversity in Europe is Not Disappearing, but Changing Rapidly at Local Level
The study examined over 6,200 species from eight taxonomic groups, including insects, birds, and flowering plants.
Ozone Disinfection Could Safely Allow Reuse of Personal Protective Equipment
A new study shows that ozone gas, a highly reactive chemical composed of three oxygen atoms, could provide a safe means for disinfecting certain types of personal protective equipment that are in high demand for shielding healthcare personnel from Covid-19.
COVID-19 Lockdown Reduced Dangerous Air Pollutants in Five Indian Cities by Up to 54 Percent
The COVID-19 crisis and subsequent lockdown measures have led to a dramatic reduction of harmful air pollutants across major cities in India, finds a new study from the University of Surrey.
Tree Planting Does Not Always Boost Ecosystem Carbon Stocks, Study Finds
Planting huge numbers of trees to mitigate climate change is “not always the best strategy” – with some experimental sites in Scotland failing to increase carbon stocks, a new study has found.
Heat Stress: The Climate Is Putting European Forests Under Sustained Pressure
No year since weather records began was as hot and dry as 2018.
