Measuring mangroves
Understanding Panama’s blue carbon stock
May 09, 2024
Smithsonian researchers collaborated with stakeholders to share mangrove carbon accounting techniques and learn about their importance in mitigating climate change.
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Field Notes
Visiting Bacurú Drõa, a community-led study of forest giants in Eastern Panama
June 28, 2024
The importance of community participation and consent in all aspects of tropical forest research in indigenous areas is critical but can only be achieved through creating space for dialogue.
Bryophytes
Tiny plants in a big changing world
February 22, 2021
The smallest and possibly most ancient terrestrial plants, bryophytes are an important part of our environment, but in the tropics, there is still much to learn about them.
Ancient grapes
New species of grapes are the oldest in the Western Hemisphere
July 05, 2024
Ancient, fossilized grape seeds from Panama, Colombia and Peru, provide perspective on the evolution of plants after the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Cooling CO2 Emissions
Can we reduce carbon dioxide emissions by simply allowing forests to recover?
September 13, 2024
Regrowing tropical forests emit significantly lower soil carbon dioxide than cattle pastures.
For good measure
A global standard for forest carbon storage requires ground-based measurements
October 04, 2024
To create a global standard for forest carbon storage, we need boots on the ground. The GEO-TREES system of forest plots offers this immediately: establishing a single method for forest carbon estimation at existing on-the-ground forest study sites around the world.
Generous Grant
Smithsonian Receives $12 Million from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation for forest carbon verification with GEO-TREES
October 10, 2024
Grant Supports the Smithsonian’s Leadership Role in Bringing the Global GEO-TREES System Online
New plant species
Six new species named: 3 from Panama, 3 from Colombia
December 26, 2024
Plant collections are full of surprises. It may take decades to id plant samples, but it’s worth the effort, especially when some of these species are not known from anywhere else on Earth.
Seeds for a future
A course to learn about the biodiversity of our forests
March 19, 2025
Through a course in dendrology, the study of the taxonomy of woody plants in the absence of flowers or fruits, two experts in forest diversity seek to leave a legacy of knowledge for future generations.
More trees, more water
Scientists question hydrological model for Panama Canal Watershed
January 17, 2014
A new model suggests reforestation could be detrimental to water resources in the Panama Canal. Smithsonian scientists warn of flawed methodology and emphasize case for long-term monitoring.
