Lack of snow and abundant wind have combined to cause extensive soil erosion this winter in parts of the Red River Valley that could have been prevented, an area conservationist says. The evidence — ...

This isn’t just raking pine needles. The Fix Our Forests Act includes industrial-scale commercial logging and heavy livestock grazing. By removing the environmental checks it bypasses the critical ...

Forests play a crucial role in tourism, attracting many millions of visitors each year and contributing significantly to ...

Due to tree mortality from insects, disease, and wildfires, Colorado’s forests now emit more carbon than they absorb. A new ...

"This funding will help landowners in the Ruidoso area take steps to protect their lives and property." The restoration projects are funded by a $10 million allocation the Energy, Minerals and Natural ...

Contractors hired by the New Mexico Forestry Division are helping Ruidoso-area landowners restore acres of forests and ...

Acres of forests and watersheds are being restored following last summer’s South Fork and Salt fires. The repairs are being ...

Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities are accelerating global warming, causing extreme weather patterns and habitat ...

By: The Estes Valley Watershed Coalition Welcome back to our 4-part series on the fascinating dynamics of forests and fires in the Estes Valley! In our first article, we highlighted why the Estes ...

A federal freeze on certain USDA programs has held up billions of dollars for conservation and caused layoffs at a nonprofit ...

They Help Control Vegetation Capybaras are like the gardeners of wetlands. These hefty rodents munch on a variety of plants, ...

A new study reveals the extreme vulnerability of the Arequipa shrublands to these blazes, with severe soil degradation ...