Researchers and conservationists alike recognize that beavers (Castor canadensis) are vital ecosystem engineers who can help ...

Climate change doesn’t always reduce life, some ecosystems may stay productive or even grow as conditions become more unpredictable.

Minnesota’s natural landscapes face growing pressure, but the good news is that everyone can play a role in caretaking.

A new field study shows that combining multiple optical signals can reveal not only how much carbon a semiarid grassland absorbs, but also how drought alters its internal functioning. By tracking ...

In dryland ecosystems, increased environmental stress often triggers a change from a uniform vegetation cover to patchy ...

Ecosystem restoration projects aim to restore biodiversity and associated compromised ecosystem services. Evidence is persuasive of the increased risks of zoonotic diseases with degradation and ...