Girl Scouts: Citizen Scientists
The Girl Scouts have made trees a big part of their citizen science efforts. Read on for ways you can participate—scout or not!
Read MoreThe Girl Scouts have made trees a big part of their citizen science efforts. Read on for ways you can participate—scout or not!
Read MoreUrban green spaces improve mental health, physical well-being, happiness, and community engagement. So why don’t we have more of them?
Read MoreArborsculpture is an ancient practice that combines art and science, humanity and nature, to deliver innovative and contemporary creations.
Read MoreValued at $181 billion, California’s urban forests cover 90.8 square meters (109 square yards) per city resident, the lowest of all US states. By Neha Jain California’s urban forests are not just a pretty sight; they are an asset valued at a whopping $181 billion, finds a new study. But, according to the study, the state’s urban tree cover at 90.8 square meters (109 square yards) per city resident is the lowest among all US states. The good news is that there are 236 million spots available for more trees…
Read MoreWhen elephants feed on trees, they are capable of knocking trees over, which can pose a problem for elephant populations in the long run.
Read MoreTrees lining California streets give cities and urban residents valued at $1 billion, according to a new study.
Read MoreBy Norman Rusin The global trade in products made from illegally extracted timber is a multi-billion dollar industry. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) estimates it to be worth between $30 billion and $100 billion annually. The practice not only threatens ancient forests and critical habitats for wildlife, but also results in significant economic and environmental problems for many developing countries. Clear-cutting is known to disrupt carbon in the soil. However, forest protection agencies face limited budgets and must cover large areas, making sound investments in security resources critical. AI to…
Read MoreAn ancient practice combines art and science, humanity and nature, to deliver an innovative contemporary creation: Arborsculpture.
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