An old-growth forest of noble fir trees at Marys Peak in Oregon's Coast Range. Beverly Law, CC BY-ND Mature and old-growth forests, with larger trees than younger forests, play an outsized role in ...

A new study underscores the importance of conservation for the region’s “Five Great Forests,” which support nearly half of ...

When you sip a cup of coffee or use a rubber band, you’re benefiting from tropical forests. These lush ecosystems provide countless products we rely on daily — from food to materials like wood and ...

Nearly everyone living in the eastern U.S. has been served a powerful reminder of the complex effects of climate change this week. Just looking out of windows in Washington, D.C. or North Carolina, we ...

The Gem State is home to more than 21 million acres of dense and plentiful forests, covering roughly 41% of the state. Our forests provide watersheds for drinking water and habitats for wildlife. Many ...

MILAN, Ill. (KWQC) -Urban forests, or community forests, are defined as a collection of trees in cities and suburban areas. These forests are estimated to cover about 35 percent of urban areas across ...

KALISPELL, Mont. — The 34th annual Family Forestry Expo will teach students and families about the importance of forests and natural resource topics. The theme of this year's expo is ...

The International Day of Forests is observed annually on March 21 to raise awareness about the importance of forests and promote actions to protect them. It highlights forests' crucial role in ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most beautiful places on earth and a lot of it is thanks to the beautiful forests and trees that surround us. One local author is ...

Forests are an essential part of Earth’s operating system. They reduce the buildup of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from fossil fuel combustion, deforestation and land degradation by ...