Avian research often focuses on forests as breeding habitats, but scientists are now working to understand the vital role that small forest patches play in migration. For the first time, a team of ...

The map, made by geographer and GIS analyst Robert Szucs, shows the forest cover in 48 contiguous states It reveals how the East and West coasts are dominated by dense forests, while central US ...

National Geographic has issued the third edition of its Complete National Parks of the United States. Along with maps and beautiful photos, the book provides details on more than 400 parks ...

Explore where Acadia National Park is. Learn about its stunning map, unique geology shaped by glaciers, rich history, and key ...

Next time you’re walking through fallen leaves in a forest, keep an eye out for the Eastern red-backed salamander—a small woodland creature with a huge role to play. Mike Bock November 22, 2024 ...

By working with colleagues at the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Geological Survey, researchers Josef Kellndorf and Wayne Walker spent six years assembling the national forest map you see up top [hi ...