Kristine Y. Crous

Jan 16, 2025 | eco-business.com | Kristine Y. Crous |Kali B. Middleby

On the east coast of Australia, in tropical North Queensland, lies the Daintree rainforest – a place where the density of trees forms an almost impenetrable mass of green. Stepping into the forest can feel like stepping back in time. It contains many ancient plant families dating back to the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana. The air is warm and thick with humidity, carrying the earthy scent of wet leaves and soil.

Jan 15, 2025 | phys.org | Kristine Y. Crous |Kali B. Middleby

On the east coast of Australia, in tropical North Queensland, lies the Daintree rainforest—a place where the density of trees forms an almost impenetrable mass of green. Stepping into the forest can feel like stepping back in time. It contains many ancient plant families dating back to the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana.

Jan 15, 2025 | groundreport.in | Kali B. Middleby |Kristine Y. Crous

Protecting rainforest biodiversity offers hopeHowever, the biodiversity of tropical rainforests offers some hope, as not all species are equally vulnerable. Recent researchshows fast-growing species are less affected by warming compared to slow-growing ones. While this is promising, it’s important to remember that species that live longer play the most significant role in long-term carbon storage.

Jan 15, 2025 | downtoearth.org.in | Western Sydney |Kristine Y. Crous

Senior Lecturer, School of Science and Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, Western Sydney University

Jan 14, 2025 | theconversation.com | Kristine Y. Crous |Kali B. Middleby

On the east coast of Australia, in tropical North Queensland, lies the Daintree rainforest – a place where the density of trees forms an almost impenetrable mass of green. Stepping into the forest can feel like stepping back in time. It contains many ancient plant families dating back to the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana. The air is warm and thick with humidity, carrying the earthy scent of wet leaves and soil.