It may seem counterintuitive to support the annual culling of trees, but environmentalists say Christmas tree farms have ecological benefits.
Category: Forests and Forestry
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In Rio de Janeiro, Architecture That’s in Sync With the Jungle
A new generation of Brazilian designers are creating dwellings that respect the surrounding terrain.
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The Wild Beauty of Moss
The inconspicuous plant is now the unexpected star of many naturalistic arrangements.
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5 Places to See Spectacular Foliage This Fall
This summer’s heat, droughts and extreme rains could mean a more vivid palette of autumn leaves. Here’s where you can savor those colors before they’re gone.
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‘Blue Box’ Review: Grappling With an Ancestor’s Impact
In this documentary, Michal Weits tries to process her ideas about her great-grandfather Joseph Weits, who was regarded as the father of Israeli forests.
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Searching in Sweden for Berries, Herbs and Understanding
For over a decade, Eva Gunnare has been trying to restore people’s relationship with nature — by teaching them how to forage.
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Walking 36 Miles Through the Wales Countryside
Walking 36 miles through the Welsh countryside, a writer considers a proposed new national forest, which is designed to help tackle climate change, boost biodiversity and promote nature tourism.
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Bears, Binoculars and Bucket-List Birds: A 15-Day Tour in Ecuador
A customized itinerary allowed a group of birders to observe hundreds of species across a range of elevations, all while staying at comfortable eco-lodges.
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Germany’s Energy Crisis Is a Cue to Chop Wood and Stock Up
The New York Times – Business:The high cost of natural gas and electricity is prompting many to prepare for outages and shortages. For some, it’s been a way of life for years.
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Taking to the Woods With Maine’s ‘Tree Tippers’
The New York Times – Travel:Generations of Mainers have made a living working seasonal, nature-based jobs. Harvesting the balsam used to make wreaths is one of them.
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What’s That Oddball Conifer? A Japanese Umbrella Pine.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:It may be called a pine, but it isn’t a member of the pine family. And no, those lustrous, oversized needles aren’t plastic.