Ghost Forests Sprouting Up As Rising Seas Kill Trees

Published on Oct 11, 2019

Ghost Forests Sprouting Up As Rising Seas Kill Trees

Over the next century, a projected rise in sea levels will lead to chronic inundation and saltwater exposure in coastal forests around the world.

Published on Sep 23, 2019

Amazon Rainforest Fires: Everything You Need to Know

Thousands of fires continue to burn across the Brazilian Amazon. Our researchers have answers to your questions.

Published on Sep 17, 2019

Public Support for Gene Drives in Agriculture Tied to Limits

First public survey on agricultural gene drives shows consumer support within limits.

Published on Aug 2, 2019

How Big Data Can Help Predict the Spread of Pests and Pathogens

Dynamic modeling is helping decision-makers curb the spread of economically and ecologically destructive pests and pathogens.

Published on Jun 20, 2019

Can a Hands-on Model Help Forest Stakeholders Fight Tree Disease?

Ross Meentemeyer and fellow researchers offer Tangible Landscape, an interactive model that allows participants to try different solutions to help stop sudden tree death.

Published on Mar 25, 2019

How Tree Diversity Regulates Invading Forest Pests

Kevin Potter, research associate professor in Forestry and Environmental Resources, and fellow researchers discuss the relationship between trees and pests. Their research results could help improve forest monitoring.

Published on Mar 6, 2019

Transcription Factor Network Gets to Heart of Wood Formation

Vincent Chiang and researchers use past and current studies to uncover how a network of transcription factors can switch wood formation genes on and off.

Published on Feb 18, 2019

Burning Desire

Jodi Forrester, a professor in Forestry and Environmental Resources, is teaming up with fellow researchers to restore a field laboratory recently destroyed by a fire.

Published on Jan 18, 2019

Can Genetic Engineering Save Disappearing Forests?

Forests in the U.S. face many threats: climate change, invasive species, pests and pathogens. Could genetically engineering trees make these plants more resilient?

Published on Jan 2, 2019

O Christmas Tree, How Lovely Are Thy Branches that Retain Needles

Forestry and Environmental Resources Research Associate Lilian Matallana is trying to improve the quality of Fraser fir in the North Carolina Christmas tree market by pinpointing the gene responsible for needle retention.

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