It might seem counterintuitive to suggest timber harvesting when the goal is to restore forests, but that gives landholders the economic incentive to protect and manage forests over time.

A new study reveals a surprise: Trees growing in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought, researchers find.

When forest communities have secure rights and tenure, the results can be miraculous.

North American mammals in hotter regions increasingly seek out forested areas away from human-dominated landscapes.

New England has thousands of miles of stone walls. A geoscientist explains why analyzing them scientifically is a solid step toward preserving them

Rubber plantations are replacing forests, particularly in tropical regions.

The results could indicate populations of more typical prey in southern Mexico are shrinking.

Natural forest recovery could capture approximately 226 gigatonnes of carbon, but will need community efforts to restore biodiversity.

Studying how saplings respond to drought and heat could inform management after wildfires and die-offs, say researchers.

Other threats to UK forests include competition with society for water, viral diseases, and extreme weather affecting forest management.