Citizen Outcry Saves N. America's Largest Old Growth Red Pine Forest

After thousands of Canadian residents joined forces to preserve a forest of 300 year-old red pines from expanded mining, the government scrapped its plans to rescind the reserve status bestowed on 840 acres (340 hectares) of pristine forest.

By Jeanne Goddard

14 March 42 Views

Citizen Outcry Saves N. America's Largest Old Growth Red Pine Forest

After thousands of Canadian residents joined forces to preserve a forest of 300 year-old red pines from expanded mining, the government scrapped its plans to rescind the reserve status bestowed on 840 acres (340 hectares) of pristine forest.

By Jeanne Goddard

14 March 33 Views

Ten Millionth Tree Planted in Congo's Gorilla Habitat

The World Wildlife Fund is celebrating the ten millionth tree planted around crucial endangered mountain gorilla habitat in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

By Jeanne Goddard

30 November 43 Views

Firefighters Rescue 1,000-Year-Old Tree From Drought

Just outside of Rockport, Texas, stands an ancient Live Oak that for well over 1,000 years has offered a long, cool shadow to weary locals during hot summers -- and now they're returning the favor. Fire fighters brought their hoses and pumped a deluge of life-giving water to the majestic oak.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 August 38 Views

Rainforests May be More Resilient to Global Warming

The world's tropical forests are less likely to lose biomass, or plant material, this century due to the effects of global warming than previously thought, scientists said in a paper published in the journal Nature Geoscience on Sunday.

By Jeanne Goddard

12 March 35 Views

Butterfly Boon as Mexico Stops Logging in Monarch Reserve

Illegal logging has practically been eliminated in the western Mexico wintering grounds of the monarch butterfly, according to a report released in August. The successful anti-logging patrols and payments to rural residents may help solve other forestry conflicts throughout the country.

By Jeanne Goddard

26 August 46 Views

Giant Chestnut Tree Found in Maine Could Help Save a Near-Extinct Species

Discovery of this record-breaking tree could help breed disease-resistant American Chestnuts to restore the nearly extinct species.

By Jim Stout

18 December 35 Views

Christmas Tree Seller Gives Away Every Tree Left on His Lot

This man gave away 100 trees left on his lot to people who couldn't afford one, giving a merrier Christmas to many.

By Jim Stout

25 December 38 Views

Grafting Fruit Tree Branches On City Trees to Grow Free Apples

These "Guerrilla Grafters" splice fruit-bearing limbs on ornamental trees provide fresh fruit for people walking down the street.

By Jeanne Goddard

27 October 52 Views

New York City Plants One Million Trees, Reaches Goal 2 Years Early

A plan to plant one million trees in New York City has reached its goal two years ahead of schedule.

By Jim Stout

24 October 40 Views

Millennium Trees

Last month, some of the internally displaced people from the conflicts in South Ossetia and Abkhazia planted 1,000 trees with the support of the Red Cross of Georgia.

By Patrice Whiting

21 April 34 Views

Amazon Deforestation at Record Low, Data Shows

Deforestation of the Amazon has fallen to its lowest levels since records began in 1988, according to data recently released by Brazil's National Institute for Space Research.

By Jeanne Goddard

07 June 40 Views