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A groundbreaking study reveals wild horses stay healthy year-round by eating far more than grass, solving a mystery about their booming populations. The discovery could reshape how federal lands balance horses, cattle, and wildlife.
A federal judge struck down a policy that had frozen renewable energy permits on public lands, clearing the way for massive solar projects across America. The ruling ends what industry leaders called a bureaucratic blockade that threatened affordable energy.
Dedicated volunteers across western Arizona's public lands are greeting campers, maintaining trails, and strengthening communities through thousands of hours of service. Their work helps millions of visitors enjoy deserts, rivers, and recreation sites while protecting these landscapes for future generations.
Two conservation groups launched a stock market-inspired campaign where Americans can claim free symbolic shares in their favorite public lands. The initiative aims to turn widespread support for national parks into visible action that influences political leaders.
The National Park Service is recruiting skilled volunteer hunters to remove invasive hogs and nutria from parks in Georgia and Louisiana, saving taxpayers millions while protecting fragile ecosystems. This policy shift turns environmental damage into an opportunity for citizens to serve their public lands.
Shannon Dunn-Downing won America's first Olympic snowboarding medal in 1998, training not in private facilities but on public lands in Colorado. Her story reveals how 116 ski resorts on U.S. Forest Service land create champions while staying open to everyone.
Lynne and John Green have spent more than 10 years safeguarding northwest Colorado's archaeological treasures and teaching hundreds of students why these ancient sites matter. Their volunteer work just earned them the Bureau of Land Management's highest state honor.
A new federal initiative aims to balance environmental protection with outdoor access and economic growth over the next two and a half centuries. The Make America Beautiful Again commission unveiled its long-term strategy this week.
Twenty-five years after its creation, America's National Conservation Lands network has grown to 906 protected areas spanning 38 million acres, serving as vital hubs for scientific research. These landscapes are helping scientists understand everything from climate change to Indigenous land management practices.
England's countryside organizations are rolling out new programs to help first-time visitors from all backgrounds discover Britain's stunning national parks and protected landscapes. The initiatives stem from research showing many communities feel disconnected from these public spaces everyone helps fund.
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For the first time in a century, hikers can explore a stunning 547-acre stretch of California's coast that was once a private ranch. The Estero Americano Coast Preserve now offers five miles of free trails, wildflower meadows, and rare wildlife habitats just south of Bodega Bay.
A federal court just ended a logging rule that bypassed environmental reviews for decades, protecting millions of acres of public forests. The win means future large-scale timber projects must now prove they won't harm the environment.