Thousands of Acres of Koala Haven Forest to Come Under Logging Bans in New South Wales
The parcel is just one part, though key, of the 315,000 hectares that a coalition of conservation organizations is hoping to protect forever.
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Africa NGO Purchases World's Largest Captive Rhino Population to Rewild 2,000 Across the Continent
African Parks manages 22 protected areas across 12 countries, making them the ultimate organization for this mammoth undertaking.
Off-Duty Officer Hailed as Hero for Rescuing Woman Who 'Disappeared' Under the Waterfall
The officer, Bruce Lake, was exploring the Laverty Falls area with his wife and friends, and though being hailed as a hero.
Tree of the Year Contest Features Oak that Stood Up to Bombing and Elm that Survived Catastrophic Plague
12 trees have been nominated for the outstanding characteristics they lend to surrounding townscapes and city parks, this year's theme.
Two Critically Endangered Baby Condors Born in National Park Are Healthy, 'Adorable Fluffballs'
After approaching the very edge of existence, it is a beautiful thing to be able to celebrate new condor chicks born in the wild
New National Monument Spans 1 Million Sacred Acres Linking Indian Reservations to the Grand Canyon
Twelve tribes joined the lobbying effort to get three separate parcels totaling 1 million acres turned into a nat. monument.
After 10 Year Absence, World's Most Endangered Sea Turtle Nests on Texas Beach, With a Little Help From Friends
Kemp's Ridley sea turtle hasn't been seen on Galveston Island for a decade, and the recovery of its 107 eggs is a major boon to the speices.
Queensland Continues to Transfer Millions of Acres of Wilderness Back to Aboriginals in Australia
With the purchase of 131,000 hectares of land in Australia's Queensland state, the state continues its commitment to restoring native land.
California Military Base is Being Transformed Into one of the Largest City Parks in the U.S.
Expected to take another 10 years to complete, the park will span 1,300 acres and include several museums, sports facilities, and two lakes
Finally Rid of Invasive Shrubs, Scientists Use Lichen to Regrow the Celtic Rainforest in Loch Lomond, Scotland
The hope is to encourage massive propagation to give the forests in Trossachs the tangled emerald mess that makes them so fantastical.
This Tower Filters 273 Hot Air Balloons-Worth of Pollution per Day in India City
This installation isn't a student's idea of an art piece, it's a sophisticated air purifier that could be key to improving New Delhi's air.
Some of the Best National Parks Where You Can Avoid the Summer Crowds
Beat the heat and the crowds while enjoying the peace and tranquility of nature, rather than suffering full campgrounds and traffic jams.
Grandson Accompanies His 93-year-old Grandma to Visit All 63 National Parks: 'Greatest privilege of my life'
Their journey began in October of 2015 when they visited Great Smokey Mountains National Park in Tennessee and concluded last Monday
Lights Turned Off at the Gateway Arch Every Night to Assist in Bird Migration for 325 Species
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis turns off the lights at night to facilitate safe passage for 325 bird species on their spring migrations.
Platypuses Return to Sydney's Royal National Park After Disappearing for Decades
Conservationists released 6 females last week into Hacking River as the first stage of the reintroduction with the males to be released later
Oregon Outback Named World's Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary - a Stargazer's Paradise
Other famous Dark Sky Parks in the US include all the National Parks in Utah, Big Cypress National Preserve, and Big Bend National Park.
'The Largest Environmental Restoration in History' Continues to Restart the Heart of the Everglades
As wet as it is, South Florida has experienced a catalogue of environmental problems stemming from the loss of water from Lake Okeechobee
CA Redwoods to Be First National Park Co-Managed with a Native American Tribe That Used to Own it
The Yurok tribe has seen a wave of successes in recent years, successfully campaigning for the removal of dams on the Klamath River.
A California Superbloom Is Springing to Life and the Best is Yet to Come
Last year's was breathtaking; one of the most dramatic ever seen according to experts. This year promises to be something similar.
After Mojave Fires, Camels Help Restore Iconic Joshua Tree Groves in the Cherished California Desert
The Cima Dome project was considered finished after 3,500 seedlings were planted—carried out on the humps of Herbie, Sully, and Chico.
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