Over the past four centuries, the United States has undergone a dramatic transformation, with vast stretches of forestland giving way to agriculture, urban development, and industry. Once covering a ...

While planting trees may seem like an easy win to combat climate change, planted forests often encroach on natural forests, wetlands, and grasslands. This can reduce biodiversity, disturb the natural ...

A recent scientific review of forest maps used to ensure compliance with the European Union’s Regulation on ...

From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Jenni Doering with John Hagan, president of Our Climate Common. In the remote northern half ...

An international study led by the University of Liège proposes a new map of the potential for natural vegetation on Earth, far beyond forests. By incorporating the role of fire and herbivores, ...

Forests increasingly face pressures and risks such as pests, pollution and forest fires, all of which are aggravated by climate change. The EU aims to ensure that these precious ecosystems are ...

A property is seen in flames as the Park fire continues to burn near Paynes Creek in unincorporated Tehama County, California, on July 26, 2024. Josh Edelson/AFP Getty Images via TNS Implementing ...

Scientists sent hurricane-level floods into a Maryland forest to find out what extreme weather and sea-level rise mean for coastal woodlands Kristen Goodhue PNNL Earth scientist Peter Regier (left) ...

Droughts are having a major impact on Europe's forests—and climate change could make them even more frequent—but diversity helps. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. A ...