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TREE DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Washington forest campgrounds and trailheads are closing after inspections found root-rot-weakened trees that could fall near visitors- 1 tree can grow 500 fruits, looks like a jackfruit: This superfood with many health benefits can’t be eaten straight from the tree, but it can be made into a variety of dishes
- Climate shift threatens Nilgiris tea plantations, says UPASI official
- Quote by the day by Stephen Hawking, 'We are in danger of destroying ourselves by our greed and stupidity. We cannot remain looking inwards at ourselves on a small and increasingly polluted and overcrowded planet' serves as profound warning about human existence as earth experiences pandemics, natural changes, environmental challengesQuote of the day by Stephen Hawking reminds us that protecting our planet and working together are not obstacles to progress—they are essen...28 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- In 2002, a blind man and an armless man teamed up in a Chinese village, one serving as the other's eyes and hands; over the next 15 years, they planted more than 10,000 trees by hand along a barren riverbankTwo lifelong friends, Jia Wenqi and Jia Haixia, rebuilt a dead riverbank into a forest. They planted over ten thousand trees by hand, overc...21 Jul, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
- In 1928, Henry Ford carved a slice of small-town America into the Amazon rainforest to grow his own rubber, a jungle city called Fordlândia that the forest quietly swallowed wholeHenry Ford established Fordlândia in Brazil to secure rubber supplies for his company. He built an American-style town, imposing strict rul...20 Jul, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- Since 1969, Florida has battled the giant African land snail, smuggled in as exotic pets; the fist-sized invader eats 500 plant species and even the plaster off housesGiant African land snails, introduced as pets, caused a major Florida crisis. These hermaphroditic snails reproduce prolifically, laying hu...18 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Harrison Ford, 'Nature Doesn't Need People – People Need Nature; Nature Would Survive the Extinction of the Human Being and Go on Just Fine, but Human Culture, Human Beings, Cannot Survive Without Nature', shows nature's influence on human health, happiness and human civilization's dependence on natureQuote of the day by Harrison Ford expresses a profound truth about humanity's place in the world. Nature has sustained life for millions of...13 Jul, 2026, 04.53 AM IST
- Australia, in the late 1800s, introduced foxes for a hunting hobby, and scientists are still tracking the damage more than a century laterIntroduced for sport in the 1800s, European red foxes have become a devastating ecological crisis in Australia. These adaptable predators r...04 Jul, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
- Big Bear eaglet Sandy survived a terrifying fall, but the real threat begins after its first flightBig Bear Lake bald eaglet Sandy experienced an 'accidental fledge' after a fall from its nest, surprisingly taking its first flight to safe...29 Jun, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
- Five cows abandoned on a remote island for 130 years survived against the odds, and their DNA revealed whyScientists uncover hidden history of abandoned cows: A tale of survival unfolded on Amsterdam Island, where five abandoned cattle in 1871 d...25 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- A nearly 200-year-old cemetery comes alive after dark, where the dead share space with frogs, toads, and the scientists listening to themCitizen scientists are lending their ears to a crucial cause, listening for frog calls in Cambridge's historic Mount Auburn Cemetery. This ...25 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
- 18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvationKoalas are overpopulating in South Australia's Mount Lofty Ranges. This boom threatens eucalyptus forests, their food source. Scientists pr...15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
- Where native rats disappear, something far more dangerous takes overMadagascar's unique wildlife faces a threat from invasive black rats. These newcomers are pushing out native tufted-tailed rats from degrad...11 May, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
- India turns to geo-tagging to conserve Kashmir's iconic 'Chinar' treesAuthorities in Kashmir are geo-tagging thousands of Chinar trees to create a comprehensive database for better management and conservation ...22 Jan, 2025, 02.28 PM IST
- FRI Dehradun wraps up training on latest in seed and nursery technologyA three-day training session on 'Advances in Seed and Nursery Technology' concluded at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun. Sponsored...26 Sep, 2024, 07.09 PM IST
- More than 50 lakh large farmland trees vanished between 2018 and 2022 in India: StudyA concerning trend in India shows over 50 lakh large farmland trees vanished from 2018 to 2022 due to altered cultivation practices, impact...18 May, 2024, 01.57 PM IST
- The banyan tree of health: Combating the titan twindemic of diabetes and obesityThe twindemic of type 2 diabetes and obesity is a major challenge in India, with over 100 million adults living with diabetes and roughly 2...20 Mar, 2024, 01.00 PM IST
- Indian-born scientist attempts treating hearts via urban forestsIndian-born scientist Aruni Bhatnagar is all set to install a $14.50 million "unique urban laboratory" in the US that will study green plan...01 Nov, 2017, 04.06 PM IST
- Ancient trees at China's famous Mountain get digital ID cardsAbout 20,000 ancient trees on the renowned Mount Tai in China's Shandong Province now have "digital ID cards" which will provide informatio...11 Dec, 2016, 04.23 PM IST
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