Forest Journalism for a Sustainable Future
Is biomass a carbon-neutral fuel if its source trees and crops are replanted? That’s the question at the heart of a years-long debate among members of an Environmental Protection Agency science advisory board. Reporter Brittany Patterson of … [Continue reading]
The next time you’re in Rockport, Texas – and, no, this isn’t a good time to go – you’ll want to look up the Big Tree at Goose Island State Park. The 1,000-year-old oak survived Hurricane Harvey’s wrath last month, just as it stayed put during 40 … [Continue reading]
Nate Anderson surveys the samples of biochar on his lab table. Some look like charred wood chips. Others have been transformed into pellets. Still others are shiny, like crystals. These samples have been “activated” and are similar to what you’d … [Continue reading]
1. How forested is the United States? Here’s a surprising fact about our increasingly urbanized nation: About one-third of it is forested. Forests have an enormous impact on our water resources, economy, wildlife, recreational activities and cultural … [Continue reading]
A witness tree begins its life like any other tree. It sprouts. It grows. And then it’s thrust into the spotlight, playing an involuntary part in a significant historic event. Often, that event is a devastating, landscape-scarring battle or other … [Continue reading]