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How long does it take for a burned forest to recover?

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.

Brazilian scientists develop chemical fingerprinting of wood to combat illegal logging

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).

Between Rivers | With a historical photographic exhibition, the Federation will honor wood workers

As part of the commemoration of the Wood Industry Workers Day, which will be celebrated next Sunday, August 2, the José María Dalorso Settlement Museum of Federación will pay tribute to those who were protagonists of one of the most important productive activities in the history of the city. A historical photographic exhibition, integrated into the museums permanent exhibition, which will allow residents and visitors to travel through different moments in the development of the logging industry and remember the efforts of generations of workers who marked the identity of the old Federation.

Less than 4% of the countrys natural grasslands are under protection: This puts a key ecosystem for environmental services and community development at risk, study warns

A recent technical report, prepared by a team from the Faculty of Agronomy of the University of Buenos Aires, in conjunction with Fundación Vida Silvestre Argentina, highlights the strategic role of grasslands in Argentina, highlighting their contribution to both ecosystem services and productive activities. These ecosystems fulfill key environmental functions - such as water regulation or soil conservation - and also support food production and a significant part of the countrys economy.