forest

May 11, 2025

OSU Acquires 3,110-Acre Forest Near Portland: $27M Deal Creates Research Hub, Opens Public Trails, Protects Salmon Habitat

Oregon State University has purchased 3,110 acres of forest just outside Portland, marking a significant addition to the school’s research forests and creating new outdoor opportunities for the public. The Tualatin Mountain

India·Marine Life

Odisha’s Shores Host 682,000 Olive Ridley Turtles in Record Nesting

Odisha’s coastline is buzzing with activity as nearly 6.82 lakh Olive Ridley turtles have arrived for their annual mass nesting event. The beaches between Podampeta and Bateshwar have transformed into prime real estate for these marine visitors, who began their

March 1, 2025

3D Skull Analysis Confirms Four Distinct Giraffe Species

Nature·News·Wildlife

A collaborative study published in PLOS ONE (December 19, 2024) analyzed 515 giraffe skulls – the largest dataset ever assembled for medium to large

Indonesia’s Bioethanol Drive to Clear Belgium‑Sized 30,689 km² of Rainforest Sparks 315 Mt CO₂ Alarm

Asia·Forest·News

Indonesia’s forest conversion scheme for bioethanol production represents an ecological tipping point that forest scientists warn could unravel irreplaceable ecosystem services. The government’s plan

Ochoco lomatium under the Endangered Species.Photo Source:The Center for Biological Diversity is a national.

Conservation·News·Plant Life

Rare Oregon Flower Faces Extinction as Habitat Loss Wipes Out Largest Population

A rare flower found only in central Oregon is fighting for survival as habitat threats mount. The Center for Biological Diversity has asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the

Govind Tekale

March 23, 2025

India·Wildlife

Rare Black Panther and Cub Spotted in Odisha’s Nayagarh Forest

Wildlife officials have made an exciting discovery in the eastern state of Odisha, India—a black leopard and its baby have been spotted in the forests of Nayagarh, Odisha. These special and rare

Govind Tekale

January 6, 2025