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Boreal forests face increased wildfire threat as tree densities shift
Boreal forests encircle the cold, northern regions of our planet. They host a diverse set of species, regulate global climate by storing huge amounts of carbon in the trees and soils, and provide ...
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The world’s biggest forest is in our own backyard and we need to protect it
The boreal forest is the largest forest in the world, wrapping right around Earth’s entire northern hemisphere like a giant green headband. It acts as the lungs of the planet, producing much of ...
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A Helsinki University based research group studying ecosystem processes mainly in boreal forests ... affect climate e.g. by acting as carbon sink and aerosol source. The discipline of Forest ecology ...
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2 million euros in funding for in-depth research into climate impact of agriculture
Led by the University of Helsinki, the project will investigate direct greenhouse gas emissions and climate-cooling aerosols. It has received €2 million in funding from Business Finland and partners.