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Trees and plants
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How much CO₂ does a tree absorb and why is this important
At WOWnature, we are often asked: “How much CO₂ does a tree absorb?”. Understanding this figure is crucial because carbon dioxide absorption is one of…
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When is the best time to plant a tree?
Have you ever wondered why we don’t plant trees in the middle of August or in the depths of winter? Many people think that planting…
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Which trees capture the most CO2?
During our planting events, the question we are asked most often is almost always the same: “Which trees capture the most CO2?” This is often…
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What does a tree look like?
Trees seem simple to us: a trunk, a crown and lots of leaves. Yet they are complex, organised organisms, capable of communicating underground, recording climate…
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What role do trees play in relation to water?
Water is a vital resource, but it can become dangerous when the land is unable to manage it. On 4 November 1966, Florence was a…
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How do plants communicate with each other?
We are used to thinking of trees as silent and immobile, but forests talk all the time; it is just that we are unable to…
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Why are trees so important?
Our lives are closely connected to the existence of trees and forests. Unfortunately, although this concept may seem trivial and obvious, in reality it is…
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Can artificial intelligence save the forests?
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised numerous sectors, from medicine to industry. But can it really help save forests and improve their management?…
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How is shea butter used? And how is it produced? Discover the project in Burkina Faso
Shea butter is used in cosmetics and food. Known for its many benefits for the skin and hair, it is produced from the nuts of…
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Why should we plant trees to counter climate change?
Trees help fight climate change. We explain how photosynthesis helps us with this and show how we can plant trees and create new forests. Watch…
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What are the best trees to reduce air pollution in our cities?
There are some tree species that perform better than others in reducing air pollution by capturing the particulate matter (e.g. PM10) suspended in the air.…
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How we choose our trees
In order to make a city greener, restore a forest that was lost, or improve the habitat of local biodiversity and soil conditions, it is…