In the 1500s, European settlers brought pigs to North America as travelling food; more than 6 million feral swine now occupy at least 35 statesEuropean pigs introduced centuries ago became invasive feral swine across North America. These adaptable animals now inhabit diverse enviro...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
CAG report: Green India Mission falls short by 98% in forest cover targets, citing mismanagementThe CAG highlighted the Green India Mission's significant failure to achieve forest cover targets. Observed forest cover increase fell shor...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
The hidden owl war: An invasive owl is conquering ancient forests, putting the threatened northern spotted owl at even greater riskInvasive barred owls are occupying ancient forests vital for northern spotted owls. These aggressive competitors concentrate in the exact h...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
In 1920, Washington planted 507 Norway maples along 16th Street to honor its war dead; the invasive species later spread into Rock Creek ParkIn 1920, Washington DC planted Norway maples as a tribute to World War I veterans. Initially seen as a living memorial, these trees became ...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
In the early 1970s, Maui planted miconia for its spectacular purple leaves; its descendants spread across East Maui and threatened native forest watershedsIntroduced to Maui in the 1970s, Miconia calvescens, known as the velvet tree, has emerged as a significant invasive species. Its swift spr...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
In the 1860s, America introduced burning bush as an ornamental; birds later helped spread it into forests across 21 invaded statesThe burning bush, native to Asia, became well-liked for its vibrant autumn hues. Birds transport its seeds, helping it escape confined land...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Around 1745, America imported mimosa for its fragrant pink flowers; it later spread into forests across the southern USMimosa, an ornamental tree brought from Asia in the mid-18th century, has thrived in the American South, but its aggressive spread poses a ...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
From 2011 to 2013, California researchers thinned crowded forest stands near Pinecrest to help trees withstand drought; mortality fell from 34% to 11%A study near Pinecrest, California, examined forest thinning's impact during a severe drought. Thinning significantly reduced tree mortalit...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
In 2001, a scientist began rebuilding a rainforest on about 5,000 acres of burned Borneo grassland; the restored habitat became a refuge for orangutansA Dutch researcher regrew a rainforest on 5,000 acres of scorched land in Borneo. Willie Smits began restoring degraded land near Samboja i...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Malaysia built a $100 billion city just 2 km from Singapore for 700,000 people; only 9,000 came, now scammers are moving into the ghost townGhost town: Malaysia's grand Forest City venture is struggling, left eerily vacant and dubbed a ghost town due to a lack of residents. In t...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Canadian researchers “cleaned up” burned forest by removing every dead tree; bird abundance fell 50% in areas without snags for food, perching, and nestingClearing away dead trees after forest fires can lead to a notable decline in bird numbers. These standing dead trees are essential, offerin...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
In 2021, an 88,307-acre wildfire reached California's sequoias; decades of fuel-clearing burns helped limit damage in Giant Forest to 1.2%, versus 40% nearbyGiant sequoia groves faced severe wildfire threats during a recent event. Prescribed burns, conducted decades earlier, played a crucial rol...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
In 1981, China began planting billions of trees to restore degraded land. Decades later, the 78-billion-tree effort produced a surprising outcome: it altered the water cycle, sending more rain to some regions while drying out othersChina’s decades-long reforestation campaign has dramatically expanded vegetation across the country, including through the Three-North Shel...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
CRA benefit payments August 2026: Four major payments are coming this month and here are the exact dates Canadians need to know, including when families can expect their moneyCRA benefit payments August 2026: Canadians can expect several important government benefit payments this month. Here are the key August pa...
09 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Mining project near India's first marine sanctuary, national park in Gujarat gets nodA bauxite and marl mining initiative has secured essential clearance close to Gujarat's important marine conservation zones. Nestled severa...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
The hidden danger inside Spain's eucalyptus forests that worries scientistsSpain's eucalyptus plantations appear green but support fewer native birds and insects. These monocultures lack the diverse vegetation and ...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
In 1904, Newfoundland released just four moose to boost hunting opportunities. Years later, their population had soared to nearly 200,000, transforming island's forests & becoming one of North America's largest moose populationsMore than a century after just four moose were introduced to Newfoundland, the animals multiplied into one of North America's largest moose...
27 Jul, 2026, 08.15 PM IST