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Diverse forestry stands better than monocultures, finds study
2013-01-11 20:27:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mongabay: Growing a diverse array of tree species for timber production contributes a broader array of valuable ecosystem services compared to industrial monocultures, reports a new study based on field work in Sweden. The Nature Communications study, conducted by researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and Future Forests, looked six different ecosystem services afforded by forests (tree growth, carbon storage, berry production, food for wildlife, occurrence of dead wood, and biological...
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Bioplastics Can Find Diverse Applications in the World of Intermediates
2013-01-07 16:08:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Intermediate products tend to be subject to stringent performance requirements. But this market offers much promise for applications of bioplastics, if manufacturers can develop engineered materials that offer environmental benefits without compromising price and performance characteristics.
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