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Wood Chips Extend Dust Control: Forest Service test finds 10x road-dust cut; researchers urge caution

A groundbreaking 1979 study conducted by the U.S. Forest Service examined the effectiveness of wood chips for dust control on coal-haul roads. The research revealed that wood chips maintained lower dust levels for extended periods compared to using water. The wood chips' moisture retention capabilities significantly reduced airborne dust from…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Kudzu Impact Reassessed: Federal push and CO₂ boost drove its spread; forest coverage far smaller

Kudzu was brought to the United States in the 1800s, initially seen as a promising source of livestock feed. During the 1930s and 1940s, the Soil Conservation Service encouraged its use for soil stabilization in southern states. Although kudzu has spread extensively, its ecological impact may be exaggerated, as studies…

The Times of India · Sep 29

2 killed as helicopter crashes while battling wildfire in California’s Yosemite National Park

Two members of a helicopter crew were killed Sunday after their aircraft crashed while taking part in firefighting operations at Yosemite National Park in California, according to the US Forest Service. The helicopter was assisting crews battling the Dome Fire, which has burned more than 3,000 acres in the park.

The Times of India · Sep 21

Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Forest Service to halt a logging project in Illinois' Shawnee National Forest

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Forest Service chief faces scrutiny over logging ties as Trump plans to scrap protections

Rollback of ‘roadless rule’ expected to benefit companies US Forest Service chief, Tom Schultz, previously lobbied for

The Guardian - US · Sep 1

Trump Forest Service official faces inquiry over diverting firefighting resources near own property

The Trump administration is facing calls for an investigation into allegations that a senior US Forest Service official sought additional firefighting resources for a blaze near his private ranch in Idaho, according to a report by The Guardian.

The Times of India · Aug 28

The Travel Management Revision Isn't About Off-Road Recreation. It's About Dividing The Outdoor Community

The US Forest Service has moved forward with revising the country's Travel Management Rule, which establishes how new off-road trails are built, who can use them, when they can use them, and more under the guise of increasing 'off-road recreation.' That's not the case.

RideApart · Aug 28

In 1772, Benjamin Franklin sent Chinese tallow seeds to Savannah, Georgia; the government planted more along the Gulf in 1900, and the tree now covers 185,000 hectares

In the late 1700s, a shipment of 1772 seeds sparked a significant invasion of non-native trees across southern U.S. forests. The federal planting efforts around 1900 exacerbated this issue, with the Chinese tallow tree showcasing its ability to thrive in various environmental settings. Even now, land managers face challenges addressing…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Trump Administration Moves to Rescind 25-Year-Old Ban on Building Roads Across 45 Million Acres of National Forest

USDA's Aug. 18 proposal would rescind the Roadless Rule on up to 45M acres of forest, including part of New Mexico's Gila. Comments close Sept. 21.

Latin Times · Aug 21

In 1971, Apollo 14 carried roughly 500 tree seeds around the Moon. 55 years later, a NASA scientist has tracked down dozens of the surviving “Moon trees” still growing across America

In 1971, Apollo 14 carried roughly 500 tree seeds around the Moon. The seeds were planted across America after returning to Earth, but NASA did not keep a complete record of their locations. A NASA scientist later began searching for the trees after a teacher asked about one in Indiana.…

The Economic Times · Aug 21