Kurtz’s Mill Covered Bridge gleams white against the blue Pennsylvania sky like a cloud come to earth. Inside, wooden beams create a tunnel effect that frames the view beyond in a perfect rectangle.

By Anne Sherwood Pundyk Natural boundaries, such as the edge of a forest or the bank of a stream, can be at cross-purposes ...

In fantasy worlds, trees like the Lord of the Rings’ Ents are agile and mobile. In the real world, they’re slow.

Hidden away in the northwestern corner of Illinois, where the landscape suddenly decides flat is boring, lies a cascading ...

From pollinating plants to dispersing seeds, birds play a variety of crucial roles that help to keep ecosystems in balance.

As they sat on their porch overlooking the creek, a squirrel affectionately named Speedy scurried onto Funk’s lap to beg for ...

Ecology has a role in protecting water quality at forestry sites, and our analysis of the draft Forest Practices Board rule ...

The venture, privately funded to start, is now run by the University of Arizona. And today, scientists there are quietly ...

When I think about nature, I’m picturing hillsides and meadows free of straight lines, squares, and cubes. Look at any ...

What's On Travel Scenic forest trail has stunning waterfalls and cosy vintage cafe The woodland has a fascinating history and plenty of trails to explore ...

The spruce budworm is a native forest insect causing concern across Minnesota’s coniferous forests since at least 1954.

Foresters plan to cut down more than 1,000 trees across the 205-acre project footprint. Strategically placing woody material directly into or near streams will improve habitat, enhance water quality, ...