Whether you decide on a vacation or staycation, plan on finding inspiration in these books about owls, reptiles, climate justice, green gardening, and more.

A philosopher tells an environmental success story that speaks to the moral necessity of ongoing work for wild beings.

Illegal trade in rare ornamental plants is booming — fueled by weak enforcement and a changing climate. But the theft of 1,000 cacti from the Chilean desert has led to a landmark court case in Italy.

Planned investments in these mangrove forests — hailed for their carbon-sequestration potential — could further leave people behind and ecosystems at risk.

These books offer guidance on maintaining forests, growing plants, building hope, and enjoying wildlife.

Conservation crews have helped plant and seed thousands of native trees and other vegetation. Salmon have responded in kind.

This year’s list includes a notable extinction caused by climate change — and several caused by introduced predators.

From orangutans to parrots, hellbenders, and a newly discovered Tanzanian grass, these species — and the threats they face — are sure to make headlines in the year ahead.

As the island faces continuous urbanization, this rare shrub has gone unnoticed and ignored for decades, shrinking into near-forgotten obscurity.

This “living fossil” has survived in the South American Andes for millennia, but now faces an uncertain future due to climate change, fires, and voracious European animals.