Old-growth forests are rare – less than 7% of the area of U.S. forests today – and are still often logged. To recover forest ecosystems across the U.S., it will not be enough to protect just ...

A rare albino squirrel was spotted hanging out near the Prairie Green Golf Course in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Officials say ...

An annual report from the Colorado State Forest Service suggests that the prevalence of Mountain Pine Beetles has increased since 2021 ...

While the spring break masses flock to Florida’s crowded coastlines and theme parks, this 543-acre sanctuary in the Panhandle ...

There are many critters designated by law to symbolize North Carolina. For example, we have an official state bird (red cardinal); reptile (Eastern box turtle); horse (Colonial Spanish mustang); mollu ...

The Northland is home to several large maple trees. Growing big with very colorful leaves, they dominate the forest in fall. It is hard not to notice their dynamic blended colors at that time. But in ...

It’s also important to prepare for the tornado’s aftermath, when you might emerge from a home or shelter to find downed trees ...

There are many critters designated by law to symbolize North Carolina. For example, we have an official state bird (red ...

There are many critters designated by law to symbolize North Carolina. For example, we have an official state bird (red ...

For example, we have an official state bird (red cardinal), reptile (Eastern box turtle), horse (colonial Spanish mustang), mollusk (Scotch bonnet), dog (Plott hound), and mammal (Eastern gray ...

The Silver fire in Inyo County was 47% contained Monday evening. The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, home of the world's oldest trees, is threatened by the blaze, authorities say.

A maple tree photographed recently shows the extent of the excavation done by a pileated woodpecker over the winter. Note the pile of wood chips at the base of the tree. The woodpecker was feeding on ...