WASHINGTON — Scientists have produced a first-of-its kind map of the height of the world’s forests by combining data from three NASA satellites. The map will help scientists build an inventory of how ...

It seems like every fairytale that originated in Europe kicked off with a kid lost in the woods. But after decades of deforestation, most children would be hard-pressed to find natural forests in ...

Over the past four centuries, the United States has undergone a dramatic transformation, with vast stretches of forestland giving way to agriculture, urban development, and industry. Once covering a ...

Forest managers in the eastern Cascades selectively thin forests to promote wildfire resilience. New research from the ...

“Plant a tree” seems to be the go-to answer to climate change concerns these days. Booking a rental car online recently, I was asked to check a box to plant a tree to offset my car’s anticipated ...