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Fossil Pollen Reveals the African Origins of Asia’s Tropical Forests
Fossil pollen reveals that the iconic tree family of Borneo's rainforests — the dipterocarps — evolved in Africa.
The Mysteries of the Ponderosa Pine
Take a look at the ponderosa pine and the many creatures that rely on it.
Planting Trees in Pasturelands Keeps Things Cool
Farmers in the tropics can harness the cooling benefits of tree cover by incorporating trees within their pasturelands.
Tropical Deforestation May Reduce Safe Work for Millions
Deforestation reduced safe work hours for more than 4.9 million people across the tropics.
When Wildfire Comes to Nature Conservancy Preserves
This year, wildfire affected dozens of Nature Conservancy preserves. How did they fare?
Deforestation Is Killing Workers in Tropical Countries
New science estimates that heat increases caused by deforestation are killing more than 100 people per year in Berau, Indonesia.
Kouprey: The Ultimate Mystery Mammal
Do you know the kouprey? Meet the forest ox shrouded in mystery and rumor.
Mapping Monitoring Zero-Deforestation Commitments
How do companies translate zero-deforestation commitments into action?
Follow Me Down the Brood X Tunnel: A Reading List
Wondering what all the Brood X Periodic Cicada fuss in the U.S. is about? Have questions? One of the stories here probably has the answers.
Deforestation Reduces Worker Productivity in the Tropics
Research from Indonesia finds that rural workers in deforested landscapes were less productive than those working in intact forest settings.
Listening to Forests After Logging
New research from Borneo shows that the soundscape of a forest changes significantly following selective logging.
There’s a Koala in the Backyard
A koala is the peak of Australian backyard wildlife. But this wildlife sighting is bittersweet.
