Then suddenly, there it is – Maryland’s highest free-falling waterfall, a 53-foot cascade of pure natural drama tucked away ...

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Global reforestation and forest restoration efforts are facing a serious setback due to the recent U.S. foreign aid freeze.

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Natural Tunnel State Park embodies the very definition of a hidden gem—world-class natural wonders tucked away in Virginia’s southwest corner, offering experiences that rival more famous destinations ...

For hundreds of years, the Amazon has been exploited for its gold. Today, the precious metal is just as sought after, but the ...

Researchers believe they have identified a network of spies to help combat illegal gold mining operations in the Amazon ...

A new study suggests that tree species that form tree rings as they age could be used as biomonitors to track mercury ...

With their ability to store carbon, forests are often considered the lungs of the Earth, but they are vulnerable to the world ...

How will tropical forests change in response to the climate in the coming decades? A new global map reveals the functional ...

Tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains, Blacksburg is part of the United States’ most diverse ecosystem. These forests, ...