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Brazil is building a network of hiking trails that protect wildlife, prevent illegal activity, and bring income to rural communities. The country's newest 115-mile path connects two national parks through three different ecosystems.
After a massive bushfire scorched 40% of Deep Creek National Park in Australia, campsites and hiking trails are welcoming visitors back as nature begins its comeback. The park's iconic wildlife habitats are now the focus of a restoration effort to help kangaroos, echidnas, and over 100 bird species thrive again.
Idaho is protecting 2,400 deer and 650 elk by closing popular hiking trails this winter, giving wildlife space to heal after a massive wildfire destroyed their habitat. The temporary closure shows how communities can balance outdoor recreation with conservation when it matters most.