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The Science of Temperate Forests

Forest Pulse delivers science journalism on temperate and boreal forests โ€” their ecology, carbon cycles, wildlife, fire dynamics, old growth, soil science, and the science of restoration.

25M kmยฒTemperate Forest Area
14M kmยฒBoreal Forest Area
300GtBoreal Soil Carbon
2.6GtCOโ‚‚ Absorbed/Year
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Temperate deciduous forest in autumn with golden leaves
๐Ÿ‚ Temperate

Temperate Forests: The Ecology of Earth's Most Productive Woodland Biome

๐Ÿ“… April 20, 2025 ยท โฑ๏ธ 11 min read ยท โœ๏ธ Dr. Henrik Larsson

Temperate deciduous forests cover 25 million square kilometres across North America, Europe, and East Asia. Forest Pulse examines their seasonal dynamics, vertical structure, and biodiversity โ€” and what climate change means for these globally important ecosystems.

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๐Ÿ“– Latest Articles
Boreal forest taiga in winter
๐ŸŒฒ Boreal

The Boreal Forest: Earth's Largest Land Biome and Its Carbon Secret

๐Ÿ“… April 13, 2025 ยท โฑ๏ธ 11 min read
Forest carbon cycle showing trees absorbing CO2
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Carbon

Forests and the Carbon Cycle: How Trees Breathe for the Planet

๐Ÿ“… April 6, 2025 ยท โฑ๏ธ 10 min read
Woodland wildlife wolf in temperate forest
๐Ÿบ Wildlife

Woodland Wildlife: The Animals That Make Temperate Forests Live

๐Ÿ“… March 30, 2025 ยท โฑ๏ธ 10 min read
Forest fire ecology natural wildfire process
๐Ÿ”ฅ Fire

Fire and Forest: The Science of Wildfire as Ecological Process

๐Ÿ“… March 23, 2025 ยท โฑ๏ธ 9 min read
Reforestation project young trees growing
๐ŸŒฑ Restoration

The Science of Reforestation: What Actually Works When Planting Trees

๐Ÿ“… March 16, 2025 ยท โฑ๏ธ 9 min read
Ancient old growth forest massive trees
๐ŸŒณ Old Growth

Old Growth Forests: The Ancient Ecosystems We Are Still Learning to Understand

๐Ÿ“… March 9, 2025 ยท โฑ๏ธ 9 min read
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