On Robinson Crusoe Island in Chiles South Pacific, a tree stands on the side of a steep cliff. It is the last known wild specimen of Dendroseris neriifolia. To prevent its extinction in the wild, conservationists collected seeds and have begun trials for its cultivation.
At 57 meters high and 220 centimeters in diameter, the most documented larch in Argentina is also a precision scientific tool
The Center for Agroindustrial Development (Cedagro), the Association of Forestry Companies of Bahia (ABAF) and the Federal University of Recôncavo Baiano (UFRB) organize the VI Brazilian Eucalyptus Congress, which will be held from August 12 to 14, 2026 at the headquarters of the Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of Bahia (Faeb), in the Comércio neighborhood, in Salvador de Bahía, Brazil. For the second time, the city of Salvador will host the Brazilian Eucalyptus Congress, whose main objective is to debate and propose alternative solutions to the main challenges that affect the forestry sector, as well as show scientific and technological advances, new market demands and business opportunities.
A review of 45 scientific studies documented up to 70% increases in moisture retention, a 53% reduction in erosion, and a 29% growth in microbial biomass.
After the hundreds of thousands of hectares burned by the fires, it is time to get an idea of how long it will take for the landscape to return to its previous state With their eyes still focused on the evolution of the fires that affect the provinces of Ávila, Madrid, Toledo and Castellón, many are already looking to the future and trying to recover all the plant mass that has been burned.
The so-called Great Green Wall of China is one of the largest environmental projects on the planet. However, a recent study reveals an unexpected consequence: massive reforestation has altered water circulation within the country, reducing water availability in many regions.
Brazilian scientists developed a method capable of identifying the chemical fingerprint of wood from the Amazon rainforest to reveal the place of origin, a tool that could help the Federal Police detect illegally extracted shipments and reinforce the fight against deforestation, released the state-run Research Support Foundation of the State of Sao Paulo (FAPESP, Portuguese acronym).
Each clearing leaves much more than an empty landscape; essential functions to regulate the climate, store water, protect biodiversity and sustain production and daily life are also lost.
The wood processing industry in Latin America is preparing the details for the celebration of the International Wood Week (SIM 2026) and the sixth edition of Lignum Latin America, an event that this year commemorates a decade of history since its origins as Lignum Brasil, organized by the Malinosvki Group.
