Forests: 4 studies that reveal their impact on environmental health

Forests, silent guardians of our planet, reveal new secrets thanks to the synergy between the wisdom of nature and l&' ingenuity of &' artificial intelligence.

In collaboration with the Global Forest Biodiversity Initiative (GFBI), more than 150 scientists have highlighted the &' ecology of forests, stressing the &' crucial importance of their protection.

Resilient forests: defenses against non-native plant invasions

The first study, published in Nature, reveals the secrets of how forests defend their biodiversity.

The scientists, using l&' artificial intelligence, have identified the factors that influence the invasions of non-native plants.

The phylogenetic and functional diversity of native tree communities plays a key role in limiting such invasions, demonstrating that forest health reduces the impact of invasive species.

Global carbon: forests as climate saviors

The second study, 'Integrated global assessment of the natural forest carbon potential', explores the potential of forests to mitigate climate change.

By comparing field data and satellite images, scientists have found that global forest carbon is below its natural potential. What does it mean? That forests aren't absorbing as much carbon as they could

Sustainable management and protection of forests can contribute significantly to global efforts to address the climate crisis.

Leaves that tell stories: global variations in forests

In the third study, published in Nature Plants, the focus shifts to tree leaves and their role in ecosystems.

Thanks to &' detailed analysis supported by &' artificial intelligence, scientists have identified factors that influence global variation in the type of leaf of trees.

This in-depth understanding paves the way for more accurate predictions about the future functioning of forest ecosystems.

L&' Artificial Intelligence as an ally of conservation

Professor Roberto Cazzolla Gatti, co-author of the studies, underlines &' importance of &' artificial intelligence in accelerating scientific discoveries.

His vision embraces &' use of &' AI in the One Health research group, joining forces to heal and preserve the health of our planet in a rapidly evolving world.

In this fascinating combination of nature and technology, forests reveal themselves not only as guardians of biodiversity, but also as precious allies in the fight against climate change.

Matteo Castioni