Forests

Forests are fundamental to life on Earth. They store carbon dioxide, regulate water cycles, stabilize soils, and provide habitat for countless species. Forests also supply people with food, wood, and shade that helps cool communities during hot weather.

Africa’s forests were once among the world’s largest carbon sinks, absorbing roughly 20% of all the carbon dioxide captured by plants. For centuries, the continent’s rainforests and woodlands helped regulate the planet’s climate, acting as a vital buffer against global warming.

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is planning four virtual meetings to get public input on the state’s forest economy.

Environmental activist Chris Matera is sounding the alarm over how Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s administration is handling the state’s forests.…

There are varying predictions of what to expect as we approach this year’s fall foliage season — a key tourism driver in the Northeast. WAMC’s North…

A new paper from scientists in the Northeast finds that tree species are increasingly stressed by the changing climate. The paper is titled “New England…

Lawmakers received a report from the Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Forests Parks and Recreation Thursday indicating that the state’s forested…

A new report says Vermont's forestry industry contributed about $3.4 billion to the state's economy in 2012 and sustains about 20,600 jobs.The Northeast…