WASHINGTON — Scientists have produced a first-of-its kind map of the height of the world’s forests by combining data from three NASA satellites. The map will help scientists build an inventory of how ...

It seems like every fairytale that originated in Europe kicked off with a kid lost in the woods. But after decades of deforestation, most children would be hard-pressed to find natural forests in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Forest managers in the eastern Cascades selectively thin forests to promote wildfire resilience. New research from the University of Washington shows that the same process can also increase seasonal ...

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 ...