Phys.org

Researchers use training model to map planted and natural forests via satellite image

To account for planted forests that may be older than 1985, they used other features and characteristics to distinguish between natural and planted forests. Finally, to determine the accuracy of their ...
Travel + Leisure

There’s a ‘Garden of the Gods’ in the Midwest—and It Has Free Admission, Zero Crowds, and Stunning Views

Shawnee National Forest’s Garden of the Gods in southern Illinois features dramatic sandstone formations that rival its famous Colorado namesake. Visitors can hike scenic trails like the Observation ...
The Conversation

215 million hectares of forest – an area bigger than Mexico – could grow back by itself, if we can just leave it alone

About 215 million hectares of land – an area bigger than Mexico – could be reforested naturally and without costly manual planting, our new research shows. This would allow us to offset around 23.4 ...
Time

National Forests Are Being Replanted Post-Wildfire Thanks to the Infrastructure Bill

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