Is Biochar a Forest Health Solution?

Is Biochar a Forest Health Solution?

Biochar has become a hot topic in discussions ranging from forest health to carbon sequestration, but is it really a panacea for forest management and climate challenges? The Forest Service answers “Yes” in Biochar Basics, published by the agency in 2022. “By turning...
Low-Tech Restoration Improves Forest Resilience

Low-Tech Restoration Improves Forest Resilience

A recently published report concludes that restoring headwaters streams and wetlands enhances wildfire and drought resilience. The report, authored by Jackie Corday and published by American Rivers, reviews and synthesizes published and ongoing research on low-tech...
New Panel Will Review Landmark Forest Plan

New Panel Will Review Landmark Forest Plan

The Forest Service is forming a new advisory committee for national forests managed under the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP). The 20-member board will recommend changes to the 1994 plan, which dictates management of 19 national forests in Washington, Oregon, and...
Mining Proposal Threatens Okefenokee

Mining Proposal Threatens Okefenokee

If approved, a proposal to mine titanium and zirconium in southern Georgia will threaten the integrity of the Okefenokee Swamp, designated a Wetland of International Importance through the Ramsar Convention. Ninety percent of the massive wetland lies within the...