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The Hiawatha National Forest is paying Upper Peninsula residents up to $110 per bushel to collect pinecones that will grow into the next generation of trees. It's a win-win that puts money in pockets while securing healthy forests for decades to come.
The U.S. Forest Service and Arbor Day Foundation are teaming up to tackle a massive reforestation challenge: replanting over 4 million acres destroyed by wildfires. Their leaders just shared their hopeful strategy on a podcast designed to inspire action.
A dedicated crew planted 71,000 seedlings in just over a week on California's Mendocino National Forest, bringing new life to land scarred by the devastating 2018 Ranch Fire. The ambitious reforestation effort marks major progress in healing landscapes and protecting communities from future wildfires.
An Indian forest officer combined AI alerts with traditional foot patrols to end deadly elephant encounters in Chhattisgarh. The system has saved countless lives over nearly two years.
America's forests are bouncing back stronger than ever. The US Forest Service just completed its most successful reforestation year in a quarter century while cutting wildfire damage in half.
Twenty wild horses trapped by severe snowfall in California's Inyo National Forest are now recovering after a dramatic weekend rescue operation. The emaciated animals, caught outside their normal range during an unexpected winter storm, are receiving round-the-clock care at a rehabilitation facility.