The first day of spring forest fire season brought a statewide burn ban into effect, prohibiting outdoor burning between 6 ...

This spring, firefighters across the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in Roanoke plan to conduct prescribed burning to reduce hazardous fuels, restore wildlife habitat and improve ...

I believe every month holds its beauty and wonders, but if we are honest March can be a greater challenge when searching for those bright spots. It is considered one of the dreariest months on the ...

“April showers bring May flowers” will evoke visions of colorful tulips, dandelion-dotted lawns and fragrant lilac bushes for many in New Hampshire. But our northern hardwood forests also host a ...

On a cool spring morning in a northern forest, the ground feels soft underfoot. Mist hangs between the trunks, and the air smells of wet leaves and old humus; the slow alchemy that keeps a forest ...

In the top layers of soil, microbes digest dead wood and fallen leaves, while threadlike roots release carbon dioxide as they ...

URBANA, Ill. — Each spring, native plants like Virginia Bluebells, Mayapples, and Spring Beauties bloom in Illinois. But they're not alone. Native plants are fighting invasive species, like garlic ...