Study Finds Small-Scale Tree Cover in Costa Rica Boosts Biodiversity While Limiting Dangerous Mosquito Species

Study finds small-scale tree cover in Costa Rica boosts biodiversity while limiting dangerous mosquito species

Protecting trees might not seem like a public health strategy, but new research suggests it could be—especially in the tropics.

Tree Cover Shields Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Reducing Health Risks

In the battle against mosquito-borne diseases, a surprising new ally has emerged from the natural world: trees. A recent study led by researchers at Stanford University reveals that tree cover in tropical rural landscapes may play a critical role in curbing the presence of invasive mosquitoes, particularly the species that carry dengue fever. This discovery illuminates a novel connection between ecological conservation and public health, undersc…