Author name: John Hutton

In the heart of Tanzania, a groundbreaking study is reshaping our understanding of biodiversity conservation and ecosystem service provision, particularly in areas outside protected area networks (OPAN areas). Published in *Ecology and Evolution*, th

In the heart of Iran’s Karat Plain, a silent crisis has been unfolding—one that threatens the very ground beneath the feet of farmers and the productivity of their lands. A recent study published in ‘علوم زمین خوارزمی’ has shed light on this issue, o

In the heart of Ecuador, a silent crisis is unfolding. The tropical dry forests, some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, are vanishing at an alarming rate. A recent study published in ‘Trees, Forests and People’ sheds light on the drivers of

In the heart of South Africa’s Soutpansberg region, a new study is shedding light on the intricate dance between climate and forest ecosystems, with potential implications for the agriculture sector. The research, led by Martin A. Honold from the Tec

In a groundbreaking systematic review published in ‘Trees, Forests and People’, researchers have unveiled the vast genetic potential and ecosystem services of Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss), a tree native to the Indian subcontinent and renowned fo

In the vast, biodiverse expanse of the Brazilian Cerrado, a delicate balance is under threat. The encroachment of livestock farming and monoculture agriculture is reshaping the landscape, often at the expense of the region’s unique ecosystems. Howeve

In the heart of India’s drylands and rainfed regions, a quiet agricultural revolution is taking root—one that combines the hardiness of millets with the resilience of agroforestry. A recent study published in *Trees, Forests and People* sheds light o

In the heart of Argentina, researchers have embarked on a mission to unravel the complex web of pesticide interactions and their environmental impacts, offering a beacon of hope for sustainable agriculture. Led by Mariana I. Manetti from the Institut

In the quest to manage the growing mountain of bioplastic waste, a team of researchers has made a significant stride. Their work, published in the *Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters*, explores a dual approach to degrade polylactic acid (PLA), a