The tiny forest lives atop an old landfill in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Although it is still a baby, it’s already acting quite a bit older than its actual age, which is just shy of 2. Its ...

What is the value of a tree? It can provide a cool place to rest in the shade, a snack in the form of fruit, lumber to build a home, and cleaner air. But trees are increasingly being prized for one ...

Proposed changes in federal law should concern any of us benefiting from national forests. Two provisions would impact our local economies and the environment, changing the role of the U.S. Forest ...

Over a billion dollars have been spent on forest and land use carbon credits to “offset” emissions. These offsets have been heralded as a means of protecting and growing the world’s remaining forests, ...

With 23 million acres of forestland here in Washington state, we’ve earned the title of The Evergreen State, and we have some of the toughest forest practices regulations in the world to help us ...

Before you grab your loofah and head for the nearest tree, let's clear something up. Forest bathing, though initially sounding like a quiet bath in the forest, has nothing to do with soap, showers or ...

New report examines how insurance policies covering urban forests could be structured and whether it’s feasible ...

More than a thousand studies (and growing) show that time spent in nature can have a reset effect, washing away the anxieties and stresses of everyday life. A 2019 study published in Current ...