Browsing: Forests
A study in the White Mountains of New Hampshire examines the impact of acid rain and logging on forest recovery over 60 years. Researchers found that…
Gypsy moth caterpillars have caused significant damage to forests, defoliating over one million acres across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, marking the worst outbreak in…
In 2023 and 2024, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) will collaborate with the Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands to restore Cottonwood Creek, focusing on 29 miles of mapped…
Lawmakers acknowledge the worsening wildfire crisis but disagree on safety solutions. The Fix Our Forests Act, passed in the House with a vote of 279 to…
Wildfire poses an increasing threat to the Pacific Northwest’s old-growth forests, which are vital for cooling air, water retention, and biodiversity. A new study from Oregon…
The Federation of American Scientists supports S. 1462, the Fix Our Forests Act, as a crucial measure to enhance wildfire resilience and improve forest management. The…
The U.S. government has rolled back environmental protections for logging in over 176,000 square miles of national forests, citing wildfire risks in an emergency declaration. Agriculture…
The article discusses the controversial actions of Elon Musk’s U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, alleging that it is undermining the federal government under the pretext of…