https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=forestry&parent=agricultureForestry RSS feeds.Mon, 7 Sep 2026 12:06:58 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/amazon-at-risk-from-mineral-extraction-for-clean-energy/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/amazon-at-risk-from-mineral-extraction-for-clean-energy/The global energy transition is putting increasing pressure on Amazon territories, rich in critical minerals. Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:56:59 GMT+0000Luiz Felipe Fernandeshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/cop30-indigenous-people-demand-protection-for-forests/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cop30-indigenous-people-demand-protection-for-forests/Extractive industries threaten millions of hectares of forest—and the indigenous communities who live there. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:10 GMT+0000Aleida Ruedahttps://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/why-deforestation-is-causing-heat-deaths-to-soar/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/why-deforestation-is-causing-heat-deaths-to-soar/Forest loss in tropical regions is causing temperatures to rise, with serious health impacts for indigenous communities Fri, 5 Sep 2025 10:18:50 GMT+0000Xilena Pinedohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/cocoa-growers-show-lack-of-appetite-for-agroforestry/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/cocoa-growers-show-lack-of-appetite-for-agroforestry/Satellite data analysis exposes lack of shade tree cover on cocoa farms in West Africa. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:33:11 GMT+0000Rory Harrishttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/forest-loss-adds-to-africas-food-crisis/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/forest-loss-adds-to-africas-food-crisis/Rising deforestation and climate pressures are putting vital African food sources at risk. Thu, 29 May 2025 12:13:21 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/fire-tolerant-chinaberry-tree-endorsed-for-forest-planting/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/fire-tolerant-chinaberry-tree-endorsed-for-forest-planting/Indian researchers say the chinaberry tree could be well-suited to replanting efforts after wildfires. Thu, 8 May 2025 02:15:19 GMT+0000Papiya Bhattacharyahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/tree-islands-restore-biodiversity-in-oil-palm-farms/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/tree-islands-restore-biodiversity-in-oil-palm-farms/Establishing small patches of forests in oil palm plantations can restore biodiversity lost to deforestation, researchers say. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:45:27 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ozone-pollution-shrinks-tropical-forest-growth/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ozone-pollution-shrinks-tropical-forest-growth/Ground level ozone found to reduce growth of tropical forest raising questions on current carbon sink estimates. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 11:15:16 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/fresh-tack-needed-to-save-landscapes-hit-by-climate-crisis/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/fresh-tack-needed-to-save-landscapes-hit-by-climate-crisis/A new approach to restoring landscapes looks at the whole picture, from crop pests to soil degradation. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 04:17:22 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/carbon-storing-forest-canopies-face-tipping-point/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/carbon-storing-forest-canopies-face-tipping-point/Tropical forest canopies act as a crucial carbon sink, helping curb global warming. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 03:00:24 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/forest-loss-spikes-despite-climate-summit-vows/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/forest-loss-spikes-despite-climate-summit-vows/The rate of tree cover loss in the tropics increased last year, leaving global goals off-track, analysis shows. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 01:59:48 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/turning-pine-needles-from-fire-risk-to-renewable-fuel/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/turning-pine-needles-from-fire-risk-to-renewable-fuel/Pine needles linked to devastating forest fires in India are being turned into clean, green fuels. Sun, 18 Jun 2023 02:46:25 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-award-winning-research-tests-tree-heat-tolerance/https://www.scidev.net/global/role-models/qa-award-winning-research-tests-tree-heat-tolerance/Rwandan ecologist Myriam Mujawamariya earns recognition for her forestry research on climate resilience. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:18:35 GMT+0000Ochieng’ Ogodohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/mapping-carbon-reserves-to-fight-climate-change/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/mapping-carbon-reserves-to-fight-climate-change/Researchers use geospatial imagery to assess global carbon stocks and better target climate change mitigation efforts. Tue, 14 Jun 2022 02:20:13 GMT+0000Pablo Corsohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/tree-loss-in-tropics-casts-doubt-over-climate-goals/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/tree-loss-in-tropics-casts-doubt-over-climate-goals/In the tropics, millions of hectares of “critically important” primary rainforest was lost last year, say analysts. Mon, 2 May 2022 07:54:25 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/illegal-clearing-by-agribusiness-driving-rainforest-destruction/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/illegal-clearing-by-agribusiness-driving-rainforest-destruction/A loss of 77 million hectares of rainforest in 2013-2019 was driven by illegal agricultural practices, study finds. Wed, 26 May 2021 02:14:00 GMT+0000Washington Castilhoshttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/disturb-forests-trigger-new-pandemics-study/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/disturb-forests-trigger-new-pandemics-study/Study lists megatrends that are shaping the future of forests and communities. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 03:14:52 GMT+0000Fatima Arkinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/lidar-maps-carbon-emissions-from-amazon-deforestation/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/lidar-maps-carbon-emissions-from-amazon-deforestation/Remote sensing technology reveals extent of carbon loss from Amazon fragmentation. Thu, 15 Oct 2020 03:05:19 GMT+0000Meghie Rodrigueshttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/global-tree-pledge-frenzy-threatens-ancient-grasslands/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/global-tree-pledge-frenzy-threatens-ancient-grasslands/Grassy ecosystems are under fire. Aisling Irwin investigates the world’s booming tree campaigns. Wed, 1 Jul 2020 02:57:17 GMT+0000Aisling Irwinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-drives-increase-in-worldwide-forest-loss/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-drives-increase-in-worldwide-forest-loss/After drop in tree cover losses, 2019 saw third-highest rate of loss in 20 years, global forest analysts say. Fri, 12 Jun 2020 01:42:48 GMT+0000Pablo Correa