Have you ever had it in your mind to do one thing, then all of a sudden something catches your eye, and you go in a completely different direction? Well, this week’s column is exactly that, a totally ...

Forest thinning increases water supplies downstream while reducing wildfire risk, according to a study conducted by Salt River Project and Arizona State University. Land managers and scientists knew ...

Forest bathing, or “shinrin-yoku” as it’s known in Japan, isn’t just another wellness trend. This nature-immersion practice has quietly transformed from an obscure Japanese therapeutic tradition to a ...

A new study from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse found forest therapy — also called forest bathing — had significant health and well-being benefits for kids with mental health challenges. CATHY ...

How do I know if I’m actually forest bathing? Forest medicine experts emphasize the importance of slowing down and really absorbing the forest. You should be using all your senses as you walk through ...

Forests play a crucial role in promoting health and well-being, but not all forests provide the same benefits. A large-scale international study, co-led by the University of Surrey and the University ...

When farmland is abandoned and allowed to return to nature, forests and grasslands naturally regrow and absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere—helping fight climate change. Subscribe to our ...

A study shows that forests in 15 tropical countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America managed by Indigenous peoples and local communities are associated with improved outcomes for carbon storage, ...

Walking in the forest, one can't help but notice the smell of the pine trees, the sunlight falling on the rocks, the soft moss and ferns on the forest floor, and the sound of birds singing in the ...