Forests

A new book from ecologist Chad Hanson explains why misunderstanding fire is dangerous for communities, wildlife and fighting climate change.

New research sheds light on how increasing wildfires are affecting ecosystems and communities.

Planting trees is not a silver bullet. It’s time to change the narrative from tree-planting to tree-growing.

A new book reveals the harrowing attempts made to save imperiled plants and wildlife from Australia’s massive wildfires last year, including a daring scheme to protect ancient Wollemi pines.

Experts say expanding public lands won’t be enough to achieve science-based calls for more protected areas.

New legislation could help states and tribes clean up decades-old mining liabilities and restore the environment while creating needed jobs.

Writer Kathleen Dean Moore turns her ear to nature’s sounds and what we’re losing as species disappear.

Looking at the dramatic effects two people had in these countries decades ago reminds us that individuals and communities can make a difference for conservation.

Alabama’s Mobile River basin has the most aquatic biodiversity in the country. But we’re in danger of losing it before we even know what’s there.

With his new “field atlas,” Kaufmann challenges readers to better understand the places where we live — and to protect them.