Forest

Plumes of smoke rise in the vicinity of Lake Steffen caused by a wildfire, near Rio Villegas, Argentina, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021.

Fire and climate change are altering Patagonia’s ecosystems

Climate Change

Wildfires have been raging in Patagonia, on the tip of South America, where until recently fires were rare — an unwelcome sign of things to come, scientists say.

The Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, pictured here, has been a boon for forest science.

One of the largest ‘test tubes’ in science is an 8,000-acre forest in New Hampshire

Science

Working Woodlands for Carbon and Cash

Research into genetic modification of trees may enable more deforestation

Environment

New research survey suggests urban trees are on the decline

Environment

Deforestation in Indonesia

Indonesia’s economic miracle came at a devastating price for the nation – where millions of acres were deforested.

Amazon Stories: Rainmaking

Environment

The Amazon rain forest is a possible tipping point for climate change.

The World

Working Woodlands for Carbon and Cash

When it comes to fighting climate disruption, trees are some of the most effective front line soldiers.
Trees also help clean the air and water. Now a forest management program in Pennsylvania is rewarding landowners for the ecological benefits of their trees.

The World

Trees

Is Bigger Better? Every year the non-profit organization American Forests updates its registry of the champion trees in each species in the country.

Music to Help the Forests of Madagascar

The vast majority of plants and animals on the African island of Madagascar live nowhere else on earth. As deforestation is escalating, local musicians are using their voices to raise awareness.