In 1997, actor Paul Newman donated 7.5 acres to Connecticut's Westport to stop development. 14 years later, his land formed part of the 39-acre Newman-Poses Nature Preserve, now public landIn 1997, actor Paul Newman donated 7.5 acres to Connecticut’s Westport to stop development. Fourteen years later, his land became part of t...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
In 1919, France declared 1200 sq km area as Zone Rouge after World War 1. No one lives there even after a century and the battlefield turned into a forestFrance's Zone Rouge is still off-limits due to the devastating impact of World War I. Unexploded shells and remnants of chemical warfare li...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Meet Sophie Zeng, the 17-year-old California student who built an app to identify invasive plants after learning they can become overlooked wildfire fuelProject ARISE expanded its work by organizing invasive-plant removal drives, habitat restoration efforts and environmental workshops in col...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Neighbours overlooking your balcony? Try these 6 plants for a natural privacy barrierBalconies can feel exposed when surrounded by neighbouring buildings, but the right plants can create a natural privacy screen while adding...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Lay newspaper 2–3 layers thick around garden plants, then cover it with several inches of straw or compost; the paper blocks light while the top layer holds it downUsing newspaper as mulch provides a sustainable and cost-effective way to control weeds in gardens. This method involves layering newspaper...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
In 2025, British naturalist Chris Packham helped restore 55 acres in Devon with 3,500 native trees; a year later, wetlands, wildfowl, waders and otters had transformed the former pastureA rewilding project in Downicary, Devon, has transformed a plain field into a vibrant wetland. This initiative has successfully attracted d...
12 Sep, 2026, 03.02 AM IST
In 2006, Hawai‘i listed Waipā Stream, after dense hau bush trapped sediment and blocked fish. Today, restoration cut average turbidity by 62% and restored native fish passageWaipā Stream restoration efforts significantly improved water quality and aquatic habitats. Invasive hau bush removal and feral pig control...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Microsoft is funding a bet on mud: Inside the race to rewet 23 square miles of North Carolina peat before it dries out and burnsNorth Carolina's peatlands, vital carbon stores, are being restored by Pantheon Regeneration. These ancient ecosystems hold twice the carbo...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Chicago planted a 20,300-square-foot green roof on City Hall; EPA says its surface can be about 100°F cooler than nearby conventional roofs and saves nearly $5,000 in energy each yearChicago's City Hall green roof demonstrates substantial cooling and energy savings. This innovative rooftop garden reduces surface temperat...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
In 2013, Queen guitarist Brian May began turning 157 acres of Dorset farmland into woodland; 9 years later, its trees and wildflower meadows were attracting more birds and small mammalsBrian May initiated a woodland and wildlife reserve project in Dorset. He planted the first tree in September 2013, aiming for 100,000 tree...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Just hours from Pune, Mumbai, hills turn purple and yellow only once in 8 years. The monsoon spectacle is backThe Sahyadri hills, straddling the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka, come alive with the stunning display of Karvi and Sonki flowers. T...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
In 2024, Agiro planted 580 trees and shrubs at a former waste site in Quebec City. Today, surveys have found more than 160 plant species and 50 bird species are thriving around the recovering siteAgiro is restoring a former 1.8-hectare construction waste disposal site at the foot of Mont-Brillant in Quebec City’s Saint-Charles River ...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
In 2023, North Carolina's Catawba Lands Conservancy took on 80 acres damaged by erosion and invasive plants. 3 years later, the project aims to bring 1,000 people into restoration nearbyCatawba Lands Conservancy is restoring eighty acres within Mountain Creek Park. This project addresses soil erosion and invasive plant spec...
03 Sep, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
A decade ago, Maryland Agriculture restored 2 farms to improve Little Antietam Creek habitat. Today, 10 years of monitoring show mayflies, caddisflies and trout thrivingLittle Antietam Creek restoration: A stream restoration project on Little Antietam Creek shows positive changes. The project addressed nutr...
03 Sep, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
In the 1830s, America imported autumn olives from eastern Asia to stop erosion and reclaim mines; now the plant infests much of the United StatesAutumn olive, introduced from Asia, was used for erosion control and land restoration. This shrub's nitrogen-fixing ability and rapid growt...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
America introduced Chinese Privet as an ornamental plant in 1852. It later spread across millions of acres of forestFirst spotted in 1852, Chinese privet has spread relentlessly across the American Southeast, wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. This invas...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
In 2018, Natasha Whetzel helped burn 20 acres at Delaware’s Hurley Tract to restore habitat. 10 weeks later, native purple love grass had spread extensively, transforming the site into habitats for birds and pollinatorsConservation work in southern Delaware is helping restore and protect important habitats within the Nanticoke River watershed. At Middlefor...
30 Aug, 2026, 01.00 AM IST