The kelp forest is ephemeral, yet foundational. Fronds of this fast-growing giant seaweed come and go with the seasons, ...

Mark Harmon crouches low next to log number 219: a moss-covered western hemlock tree trunk, five meters long, lying dead on ...

Underwater forests are part of humanity’s common heritage and a universal legacy. Their protection is not optional, it is a ...

For centuries forests represented the unknown: places of mystery where fairies and spirits dwelt and the mark of civilization was ne’er felt. But we’ve come to realize that forests are vibrant ...

Steve Chaney stands April 19 among the remnants of a bridge that was washed out from 2021’s Tropical Storm Fred along the Pigeon River in Cruso, in southeastern Haywood County. Photo by Colby Rabon, ...

Winter climate change is affecting the carbon exchange of northern coniferous forests, but the response depends upon reindeer ...

Even during cooler times, sheltered spots like valleys and mountain slopes kept enough warmth and moisture for plants and ...

DCR staff overcame many challenges: navigating "dense thickets," "swampy forests," and ticks. Through it all, their focused ...

1. Given the substantial contributions of forest biodiversity and ecosystem services to society, forest sciences have a large potential to contribute to the integrity and sustainability of our future.

An astounding variety of ecosystems exist practically in your own backyard! An expert shares the most wonderful ways to explore nature at the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Fun fact: Those 70,000 ...

Hoosier National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations starting in mid-September, pending all required approvals.