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A federal judge blocked logging companies from cutting ancient trees in Alaska's Tongass National Forest, protecting critical habitat for bald eagles, bears, and endangered species. The case was dismissed with prejudice, meaning the logging industry can never sue on these grounds again.
Scientists in Chile discovered that one ancient alerce tree supports more than twice the fungal diversity of younger trees, creating an underground network that sustains entire forest ecosystems. This groundbreaking research reveals how millennia-old trees act as irreplaceable biodiversity hubs.
Scientists found over 300 types of fungi beneath a single ancient cypress in Chile, more than double any tree they've studied. This hidden partnership could be a game-changer for protecting forests and fighting climate change.
On this day in 1922, President Warren Harding protected Nevada's longest cave system, launching a conservation legacy that now safeguards ancient trees, pristine night skies, and 228 square miles of wildlife habitat. The humble beginning of Lehman Caves blossomed into Great Basin National Park 68 years later.