Forests

A timber sale looms over hiking trails, a nearby city’s water supply, and already-vulnerable salmon and orca populations.

A swing from drought to heavy snow and rain has been a mixed blessing for the West’s plants and animals.

Federal agencies are implementing numerous logging projects in mature and old forests despite calling for forest protections.

New research shows that these ecosystem engineers can be an “ally in stopping the decline of biodiversity.”

We’ve got the word on an important new treaty, a victory against ag-gag laws, and two new threats to the massive Andean condor.

A 10,000-acre logging project threatens endangered species, recreation and nearby communities.

Wildfire-killed trees are some of the most important structures in a forest. So why are they still being logged?

A new book about efforts to save endangered snails in Hawai‘i provides valuable insight into threats to global biodiversity.

Even protected places face threats from climate change and encroaching development. 

As the world debates the need to protect 30% of the planet’s land and water, research in collaboration with the late conservation biologist shows the importance of long-term support for biodiversity.