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USDA scientists fenced 1 hectare of aspen against elk but allowed deer, bears and other animals through; within 1 year, protected trees gained 14.5 cm more heightResearch on a ranch in Colorado highlighted the effectiveness of a unique fence in fostering the growth of young aspens. It successfully ke...- America’s first people survived a world in flux: 23,000-year-old footprints reveal how climate change reshaped their lives during the Ice AgeResearch at White Sands National Park indicates that the ancient environment dramatically changed over thousands of years. This study provi...
- Why is the haze so bad in Southeast Asia this year?Indonesia's prolonged wildfires have blanketed Southeast Asia in hazardous haze, driving respiratory illness cases higher, disrupting fligh...
- Researchers removed invasive Japanese stiltgrass from 8 Indiana forest sites; native plant diversity rose 24%, while herbicide-treated plots had 123% greater tree seedling density than controlsThe spread of Japanese stiltgrass across eastern forests poses a significant threat to the diversity of native plants. Research indicates t...
- Alex Karp bought 37,000 acres of Swedish forest for $22 million and local hunters could no longer lease the land - why wealthy buyers are looking beyond traditional assetsAlex Karp has acquired 37,000 acres of forest in Härjedalen, Sweden, for $22 million. This purchase has led to local hunters losing their l...
- The Vikings crossed the Atlantic centuries before Columbus. Why did their American adventure disappear from history?Norse voyages to North America occurred centuries before Christopher Columbus's expedition in 1492. Archaeological evidence from L'Anse aux...
- In 2006, Maryland couple bought a 116-acre farm. 20 years later, it's home to otters, beavers and dozens of bird speciesMaryland couple Louise and John Durocher originally purchased a vast 116-acre farm for hunting. With time, they stopped farming the land, a...
- California cleared invasive plants from three Camp Pendleton breeding areas; willow flycatchers resettled at those sites within 5–7 yearsIn 2023, a lone Southwestern Willow Flycatcher was spotted at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, a notable event after an absence since 2012...
- Nurturing a tiger economy, literallyThe reintroduction of a tigress in Buxa Tiger Reserve marks a significant step in conservation efforts. This initiative aims to create a su...
- Arizona removed invasive bullfrogs and rebuilt native frog habitat; Chiricahua leopard frog breeding sites grew from 7 in 2013 to 19 by 2019Efforts to revive the Chiricahua leopard frog habitat in Southeastern Arizona encountered severe obstacles. The introduction of invasive Am...
- The 113,613-acre Montana landscape where Ted Turner’s wild conservation legacy lives onTed Turner purchased the Flying D Ranch in 1989, transforming it into a conservation-oriented property. The ranch is home to diverse wildli...
- Govt notifies 375 permissible works under VB-G RAM G, expands scope by 41 per centThe Centre has introduced 375 new permissible works under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission. The categories inclu...
- Indian-born cheetah gives birth to 5 cubs in MP's Kuno; marks beginning of Botswana lineageKuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh is experiencing a significant increase in its cheetah population. A female cheetah born in India has s...
- Billionaire couple bought a $40 million abandoned power plant site. Now they are spending $410 million turning it into a public parkAustin and Allison McChord purchased an abandoned power plant in Norwalk with plans for transformation. Their vision includes creating a pu...
- Buxa to get its first tigress as Bengal begins tiger reintroduction drive in northA tigress translocated from Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve will be released into West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve on Friday, marking the fir...
- Palantir CEO Alex Karp quietly bought 37,000 acres in Sweden for $22 million; locals found out only after hunters got an unexpected emailIn a surprising move, Alex Karp, the CEO of Palantir Technologies, has acquired a substantial forested region in Härjedalen, Sweden, for 23...
- Experts propose 'carbon bank' to monetise Maharashtra's ecological wealthMaharashtra plans to create a 'Maharashtra Carbon Bank' to leverage its ecological resources for climate benefit. The proposed initiative a...
- Almost every tree he planted in Niger died until he looked more closely at bushes. His discovery helped regenerate 5 million hectaresDiscovering the untapped potential of old tree stumps, Tony Rinaudo introduced a revolutionary land restoration method that fosters regrowt...
- In 2021, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge adopted 50.8 hectares of Kenya's Kaptagat Forest for rehabilitation. 5 years later, more than 1,277 hectares of the wider ecosystem had been rehabilitatedIn 2021, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge adopted 50.8 hectares of Kenya's Kaptagat Forest for rehabilitation. 5 years later, more ...
- In 1997, actor Marcos Palmeira bought a degraded farm in Brazil to restore native forest. 29 years later, around 130 hectares were undergoing Atlantic Forest restorationActor Marcos Palmeira purchased Fazenda Vale das Palmeiras in Teresópolis in 1997. The property transitioned from conventional vegetable pr...
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