Curated category
Forest ecology
- TreeIn 2015, a global estimate placed the number of trees on Earth at 3.04 trillion, yet no single definition captures what makes a tree a tree.
- RainforestA closed and continuous tree canopy defines the rainforest, separating it from other forest types. High humidity and moisture-dependent vegetation are…
- Fire regimeA fire regime is the pattern, frequency, and intensity of bushfires that prevail in an area over long periods. This concept serves as an integral part of…