Forests

Vermont October 20

Beech leaf disease reported for first time in Vermont

Officials have confirmed the first reported case of nematode-induced beech leaf disease in Vermont. The disease is currently known to have spread to 14 states and one Canadian province.

Brazil October 17

Rivers in the Amazon fall to record low levels as drought worsens

Parts of the world’s largest rainforest is suffering its worst drought. Amazon rivers in Brazil, including the Negro River and Madeira River, have fallen to record low water levels.

New Hampshire September 29

New Hampshire project to protect 3,700 acres of forest

A conservation project has been completed to protect two forests near New Hampshire, the Shelburne Valley Forest and the Bald Cap Peak Forest.

Brazil September 27

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest faces severe drought, affecting food and water supplies for thousands

The Amazon rainforest in Brazil is facing severe drought and historically low water levels. Thousands of people may also face a shortage of fish stock, according to the authorities.

Fox News Flash September 24

Viral exercise trend dubbed 'Tarzan Movement' teaches people to swing from trees, tap into inner gorilla

"Tarzan Movement" founder Victor Fleites offers a glimpse into the ape-like viral exercise trend that has been gaining traction across the globe on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

Oregon September 1

Trump-era amendment allowing logging of old-growth forests violates other laws, judge finds

A U.S. judge has ruled that a Trump-era rule change, which allows the harvesting of older trees in the Pacific Northwest, is in violation of several environmental laws.

Minnesota August 25

Forest Service rejects expansion of Lutsen Mountains, a Midwestern skiing hotspot

The U.S. Forest Service on Friday rejected Lutsen Mountains' application to expand onto nearly 500 acres of public land in northern Minnesota.

Georgia August 24

US spends $150 million to help small forest owners sell carbon credits

To help fight climate change, the Biden administration is spending millions of dollars to assist underserved landowners in accessing technical help when selling carbon offsets.

South America August 21

Ecuador votes against drilling oil in protected area of Amazon rainforest

The country of Ecuador voted to stop drilling for oil in Yasuni National Park, a protected area in the Amazon rainforest. The region is home to two uncontacted tribes.

Brazil August 10

Brazil’s Amazon Summit ends with new rainforest protection plan but without measurable goals

An Amazon summit attended by Brazil and other countries has ended. A plan was created to prevent the irreversible destruction of the Amazon without jeopardizing economic development.