Forests could stop being carbon sinks
The ability of the worlds forests to sequester carbon dioxide may come to a halt if global temperatures continue to rise, according to 35 of the worlds top forestry scientists. In fact the scientists predict that in the coming decades, forests could actually release large amounts of CO2, adding to the global warming problem rather than helping to slow it.
BBC report
IUFRO press release
Posted: April 18, 2009
Last updated: April 18, 2009
Talking Trees in Havant
Ann Jolly, a Havant Borough Tree Warden is doing a talk on 15 April about the nurturing of trees. The event is sponsored by Friends of the Earth.
Where and When: 15 April 7.30pm. Nineveh, 11 The Pallant, Havant.
Posted: April 14, 2009
Last updated: April 18, 2009
Park Wood Vandalised
According to The News, hand made wood signs at Park Wood near Waterlooville have been sawn off. The cost of the signs is about £2,000. Peter Hodges, chairman of Friends of Park Wood is hoping that the Woodland Trust will provide new signs.
Posted: April 3, 2009
Last updated: April 3, 2009