Forests

Christmas December 5

Top Trump department rolls out Christmas tree savings plan: ‘Making this season brighter'

President Donald Trump’s Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum is rolling out a Christmas tree and firewood savings plan to “make Christmas affordable again."

Japan November 1

Japan deploys military after record bear attacks across country

Bear attacks in Japan reach historic levels as poor harvests and shrinking hunter population create wildlife crisis in northern prefectures like Akita and Fukushima.

Travel August 2

Man built a country with just 400 citizens, says it all began as 'an experiment'

The Free Republic of Verdis claims 400 citizens and operates with its own government, flag, and currency on unclaimed forest land along the Danube River

LIFESTYLE August 9, 2024

Smokey Bear turns 80, is still spreading fire safety messages today

Smokey Bear, the beloved symbol of the U.S. Forest Service, turns 80 years old on August 9, 2024. He's been warning about forest fires and wildfires in the great outdoors for eight decades.

Insects June 7, 2024

The truth about 'zombie cicadas': 'The fungus can do some nefarious things'

Fox News Digital spoke with several cicada experts to find out the facts vs. fiction regarding reports of "zombie cicadas" spreading a disease this summer as two broods emerge.

Fires June 1, 2024

Ex-criminology professor jailed for 5 years for 'arson spree' during Dixie Fires

An Ex-criminology professor was jailed for 5 years Thursday for going on a "arson spree" during the Dixie Fires in California in 2021, often igniting fires being firefighters

Brazil May 24, 2024

In Brazil, mangrove reforestation proves crucial in fight against climate risks

Some 30,000 mangrove trees planted by Brazilian nonprofit organization Instituto Mar Urbano are reportedly boosting ecosystems and helping mitigate flood risks.

Forests May 24, 2024

For first time, researchers scale General Sherman, world's largest tree, in search of new threat to sequoias

Researchers climbed General Sherman, the world's largest tree, for the first time ever in search of bark beetles, which have become more threatening to giant sequoia trees.

Mammals May 5, 2024

TikTok trending question about 'being stuck in a forest' with 'a man or a bear' yields strategic tips

On TikTok, women are debating if they would rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear. Here are some tips for a safe hike, including what to do if a bear attacks.

NATURAL SCIENCE April 10, 2024

Cicada invasion: An ‘amazing’ American phenomenon and bonanza for anglers

The U.S. is expecting an invasion of noisy mating cicadas in the coming weeks, which will pose nuisance for some gardeners and an opportunity for others like anglers.