History teaches us that careful thought must go into planting trees: There should be caution in jumping on the "forests are always better" bandwagon. ShutterstockThe idea that forests increase rainfall is an old idea that has inspired scientists and the public for centuries. Over 500 years ago, Christopher Columbus came to believe that the American tropics had heavy, … [Read more...] about History teaches us that careful thought must go into planting trees | The Conversation
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How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change | The Conversation
How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change: Cocoa fruit pods. Shutterstock/PixieMeWorldwide, areas suitable for cocoa production are predicted to shrink by up to 20-30% over the next 30 years. This is because cocoa trees are already struggling to cope with drier, hotter conditions – attributed in large part to climate change. Chocolate, one of the most … [Read more...] about How planting trees can protect cocoa plants against climate change | The Conversation
A tiny beetle and its deadly fungus is threatening South Africa’s trees | The Conversation
A tiny beetle and its deadly fungus is threatening South Africa's trees: The polyphagous shothole borer is tiny - but a fungus it's commonly associated with can be deadly for trees. Wilhelm de BeerSandton is Johannesburg’s economic hub – home to numerous companies’ headquarters and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. And now it has a new, unwelcome resident: a tiny beetle that … [Read more...] about A tiny beetle and its deadly fungus is threatening South Africa’s trees | The Conversation
Africa’s spiny trees offer lessons in understanding the earth’s ecology | The Conversation
Africa's spiny trees offer lessons in understanding the earth's ecology: Spines don’t stop animals from browsing, but slow down their feeding rates. Gareth HempsonThe Serengeti; Chobe; Kruger; the Masai Mara: in many people’s minds, savannas are Africa. This hasn’t always been true, though. About 30 million years ago, the continent was largely covered by forests. So how did … [Read more...] about Africa’s spiny trees offer lessons in understanding the earth’s ecology | The Conversation
Tetra Pak, Mpact Recycling, and Food & Trees for Africa collaborate for #67Minutes
Tetra Pak, Mpact Recycling, and Food & Trees for Africa collaborate for #67Minutes: Tetra Pak and Mpact Recycling, in partnership with Food & Trees for Africa, have planted 54 trees between Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban to celebrate Mandela Day. Employees from Tetra Pak and Mpact Recycling planted 18 trees at each of the three sites on Wednesday, July 20 in … [Read more...] about Tetra Pak, Mpact Recycling, and Food & Trees for Africa collaborate for #67Minutes
