Could have wide-ranging effects
Tag: Forestry
Tree diversity increases carbon storage, soil fertility in forests
Conservation of tree diversity is key to fighting climate change
Claims that trees “talk” to each other debunked
The “wood-wide web” concept, which has taken root in popular media, challenged by researchers
What’s so great about a dead tree?
Dead trees are important in our landscape, with many species relying on them for survival
Can we still trust media reports on environmental issues?
A recent one-sided article on Canadian forestry practices suggests the answer is no
Softwood lumber dispute is bad for consumers and producers
The big losers from the tariff are, without a doubt, American consumers
Forestry grad harvests his passion for the outdoors into a career
Fergus McSween is applying his new knowledge of forests, plants and animals to help protect them
Energy sector key to reviving post-pandemic Canadian economy
Energy producers in Canada wonder why the federal government won’t champion their interests as aggressively as it does the forestry industry’s interests
Alberta’s forest industries focus of new U of A research chair
$4-million endowed chair will focus on improving growth and yield of forests, informing industry management plans and educating the next generation of forestry professionals
Soil fungi act like a support network for trees: study
U of A research is first to show that growth rate of adult trees is linked to fungal networks colonizing their roots