An alternative to LiDAR technology has been tested in New Zealand with promising results. The more cost-effective alternative provides a means for remote sensing, data capture and the deve…

A new study has unearthed what could be the root cause of rare-species advantage in trees. Scientists are theorising how complex interactions between soil fungi and tree roots impact the phe…

The efforts of genomics programs to produce genetically improved forestry stock could be enhanced, thanks to a program that is exploring ways to speed up plant growth during the breeding sta…

Researchers have identified the type of fungi that has the most significant impact on a plant’s nutrient levels. The symbiotic relationship between plants and fungi sees root-associated f…

Scientists have developed new methods that could overcome the obstacles to turning woody biomass into fuel efficiently.  Historically, the complex compound found in the cell walls of wood…

The ever-strengthening case for using wood as a construction material was given yet another boost recently, as researchers were able to capture the visible nanostructure of living wood for…

Exciting progress in remote sensing has seen new satellite technology gather important information on the kinds of habitat structures crucial for maintaining biodiversity in forests. As…

New research out of Cornell University has suggested plants can communicate with each other when under attack from pests. This plant-to-plant signalling is made possible by what are known a…