From proven marvels to near-future aspirations, these notable projects highlight civil engineering’s evolving expertise. As ...

In a study published in the Journal of Animal Ecology, researchers from Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the ...

The destruction of tropical rainforests — seen in shocking images of huge wildfires, vast clearcuts, and dying ...

Tropical dry forests are critically endangered ecosystems that once covered vast areas of the planet but have been largely destroyed, with less than 8% of the original extent remaining in some ...

Forest fragmentation—the division of large, intact woodlands into smaller patches—has emerged as a critical issue in ...

New research reveals that thunderstorms - not just drought or heat - are a major cause of rising tree deaths in tropical ...

Papers from the Leeds Symposium on Tropical Rain Forest Ecology and Resource Management, held at Easter 1982 at the University of Leeds; sponsored by the British Ecological Society and the Leeds ...

Cascade Effects on Forest Ecosystems When big cats eat more monkeys, the impacts ripple throughout the ecosystem. Primates play crucial roles as seed dispersers for many tropical trees.

The World Bank Group supports countries in their efforts to harness the potential of forests and terrestrial ecosystems to reduce poverty, contribute to economic growth, and protect and strengthen the ...