Tag: trees
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Wood gets 50% more interesting
The traditional classification of tree wood as hardwood or softwood has been challenged by a recent study by Jan Lyczakowski & Raymond Wightman, which identified a new category called “midwood.” This newly discovered wood type, as observed in Liriodendron tulipifera and L. chinense, may play a role in efficiently storing…
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Kew’s imaginative pocketbooks, Part 1
Titles in Kew’s Pocketbook series, featuring books with 40 botanical paintings from Kew’s extensive archive, showcases diverse plant groups and collections. Each book, lavishly includes plant examples, and an expert introduction. Although there is an unevenness in text to accompany the illustrations between titles, the series offers valuable collections of…
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Tree planting, a hot topic…
This post discusses the significance of trees to humans, and highlights how trees provide not only physical resources but also essential ecosystem services. While tree-planting is a popular solution to mitigate climate change, it can have unintended consequences related to global warming. Addressing these issues will require thoughtful and evidence-backed…
