The U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture recently announced it would try to roll back the “roadless rule,” a decades-old ...

Ents, in the fantasy world of Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien, are giant, humanoid, half-tree creatures that act as "shepherds" of the forest. Ancient and wise, they are deeply connected to nature, ...

The U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture recently announced it would try to roll back the “roadless rule,” a decades-old ...

According to ODF, the spruce aphid is "a long-established exotic and invasive insect" that can experience periodic outbreaks that hurt Sitka spruce trees along the West Coast and in Oregon.

The insect feeds from February to March. After they feed, the needles of the Sitka tree turn yellow, red and drop during the early summer. Oftentimes, it’s too late to help the dead needles of ...

Sheila BautzWhen wildfires rage, the eco-system is drastically disrupted. The destruction from fires creates a direct impact ...

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

Biodiversity isn’t just about what’s growing in the forest, but also how it’s growing. Forests with a wide range of tree ...

From pollinating plants to dispersing seeds, birds play a variety of crucial roles that help to keep ecosystems in balance.

Forest Ecology and Management (2008). [4] Stump removal to control root disease in Canada and Scandinavia: A synthesis of results from long-term trials. Forest Ecology and Management (2013).

New Forest cicadas are described as "musical" insects and are known for their singing. Buglife explains: "New forest cicada males are known for their characteristic high pitched singing which they ...