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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why Did the Primitive Forests of Baekdu Daegan Disappear?

A recent discovery reveals that Japan's colonial government extensively deforested the primitive forests of Korea's Baekdu Daegan under the guise of research, undermining the claims of colonial modernization.

Feb 27 • 03:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Discovered drug factory in the Kretinga forests: impregnated cotton with drugs, transported to the USA

A criminal investigation has revealed an organized group producing and distributing synthetic drugs in Lithuania by impregnating cotton-based paper with psychotropic substances meant for smuggling to the United States.

Feb 26 • 09:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"Sprinter Trees" Threaten Forests Worldwide. Warning from Experts

Experts warn that unique tree species are particularly endangered due to transformations occurring in global forests.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

An NGO warns about the too frequent use of clear-cuts in French forests

An NGO report highlights the persistent issue of clear-cutting in French forests, deeming it excessive and insufficiently addressed in terms of environmental and climate challenges.

Feb 25 • 14:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Wolves have appeared around Nový Bor. Experts advise staying calm during encounters

Wolves have been confirmed in the forests around Nový Bor in Czechia, prompting authorities to advise the public on safety during encounters.

Feb 25 • 07:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Paradise' Outside the Window, These Railway Tracks in India Will Make Your Journey Memorable

This article highlights India's most scenic railway routes that offer breathtaking views through lush forests and across mountainous landscapes.

Feb 25 • 06:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How did the air ambulance plane departing from Ranchi to Delhi crash?

A chartered air ambulance from Ranchi to Delhi crashed in the forests of Chatra district, resulting in the deaths of all seven occupants, including a patient, with initial investigations suggesting bad weather as a potential cause.

Feb 24 • 03:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mining Impact in Morona Santiago is Almost the Size of 2,000 Football Fields

A new report reveals significant expansion of mining in Morona Santiago, Ecuador, over the past four years, threatening forests and livelihoods in the Amazon.

Feb 23 • 12:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Bus to the mountain to escape the cold – the forest group solved the daycare's space problem

A daycare group in Ylläs, Finland, has creatively addressed space issues during the busy tourism season by conducting outdoor activities in the nearby forests and utilizing the ski resort's facilities.

Feb 23 • 07:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Weather today in Petrified Forests, Santa Cruz: the weather forecast for this Monday, February 23, 2026

The weather forecast for the Petrified Forests features maximum temperatures of 24°C and minimum temperatures of 8°C with some drizzle expected later in the day.

Feb 23 • 03:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

When motorists see the forests of Šumava, their attitude will change, says the director of the national park

The director of Šumava National Park believes that experiencing the forests firsthand will change motorists' attitudes towards conservation.

Feb 22 • 13:27 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Room with a View? Yes, You Can Count on It

WonderInn Delta is a glass cabin located just outside Oslo, offering a serene nature experience amidst forests and water.

Feb 20 • 21:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia-US minerals deal underpinned decision to allow Alcoa to keep clearing WA forest, document reveals

A new document indicates that Australia's decision to permit Alcoa to continue clearing Western Australian forests was influenced by a critical minerals deal with the U.S.

Feb 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonian university researcher sent fabricated citations to the press, researcher apologizes

A professor from the Estonian University of Life Sciences submitted an opinion article with falsified references criticizing the restoration of Finnish forests and has since apologized for his actions.

Feb 20 • 11:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

My Small Sanctuary Made by My Own Hands

A young man, Patrick Hutchison, finds fulfillment and self-discovery by purchasing a run-down cabin in the forests of Seattle, transforming it into a space that provides comfort and warmth amid life's challenges.

Feb 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TARMO SOOMERE ⟩ Allies are not left behind

Academic Tarmo Soomere discusses the urgent need to restore the health of ecosystems like fields, forests, and bogs in response to human demands that have triggered mass species extinction.

Feb 19 • 18:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Minister K. Žuromskas shaken by changes in the team - I. Ruginienė's statement: will discuss forests, but not reshuffle

Lithuanian Prime Minister I. Ruginienė confirmed a forthcoming meeting to discuss the Forest Law amidst controversies, clarifying that it is not about team reshuffling.

Feb 19 • 07:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fire Chaos Continues in Oklahoma's Forests, See US Top-10

Wildfires in Oklahoma are wreaking havoc, spreading over 23 square miles and forcing evacuations.

Feb 19 • 02:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MATI SEPP: It's time to end the impunity for environmental destruction: state officials are not accountable for Natura 2000 forests

Environmental activist Mati Sepp argues that state officials lack accountability for the destruction of Natura 2000 forest areas in Estonia.

Feb 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A small and cunning bandit – getting to know the grey wagtail

The article discusses the grey wagtail, a year-round resident of Latvia's parks and forests, highlighting its clever behavior and the recent decline in its population.

Feb 18 • 13:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Terrible fire spread in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh, see

A major wildfire in Arunachal Pradesh is being tackled by the army and air force, who are actively conducting operations to control the flames.

Feb 18 • 08:19 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Reimo Lutter: the restoration of wetlands can cause a century-long climate debt

Reimo Lutter argues that restoring wetlands may unintentionally increase greenhouse gas emissions rather than mitigate them, especially if such efforts focus on previously drained forests.

Feb 18 • 08:16 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Josef Vojáček will be the new head of the state forests of Czech Republic

Josef Vojáček has been appointed as the new head of the state forests of Czech Republic, Lesy ČR.

Feb 18 • 08:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Josef Vojáček Returns to the Leadership of State Forests After Four Years

Josef Vojáček has returned to head the State Forests of Czechia after a four-year hiatus.

Feb 18 • 07:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US mining company Alcoa hit with ‘unprecedented’ $55m penalty for illegal clearing of WA jarrah forests

Alcoa has been fined $55 million by Australia's environment minister for illegal land clearing in Western Australia’s jarrah forests.

Feb 18 • 07:43 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alcoa hit with record fine for clearing world's only jarrah forests

Alcoa has been fined $55 million for illegally clearing part of Western Australia's jarrah forests without the necessary approvals.

Feb 18 • 05:59 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Forests are the Cornerstone of Latvia's Bioeconomy

Latvian Agriculture Minister Armands Krauze emphasized the importance of forests in Latvia's bioeconomy during a meeting with OECD mission experts.

Feb 17 • 11:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Change Hits Tax Returns

Finnish taxpayers will soon see changes in how rental income from fields and forests is reported in tax returns.

Feb 17 • 06:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Murder of a Dalit youth in Muzaffarnagar

A Dalit youth named Sandeep was found dead in the forests of Malira village, Muzaffarnagar, sparking concern and investigation by local authorities.

Feb 15 • 14:42 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Epibatidine, the lethal weapon used to kill Navalny, from forests to secret labs

The article discusses epibatidine, a lethal neurotoxin believed to have been developed secretly by Russia and linked to the assassination attempt on Alexei Navalny.

Feb 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Objection Exclusive: Why the State is not a Good Forester

The article discusses the inefficiencies of state management of forests in Germany, highlighting financial losses and the need for reorganization of responsibilities and ownership.

Feb 13 • 09:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Would you survive in the Finnish forest? If you get all 11 right in this quiz, you're quite the alpha wolf

The article presents a quiz about survival skills in Finnish forests, encouraging readers to test their knowledge of wilderness safety and animal encounters.

Feb 12 • 16:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A Thousand Years of Green Isolation.. The Tale of the 'Lost City' that was Swallowed by Colombia's Forests

The article discusses the historical significance and rediscovery of Ciudad Perdida, an important archaeological site in Colombia.

Feb 12 • 11:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The fight between the Social Democrats and the 'Aušriečiai' over forests – below-the-belt blows: relations to be clarified at the highest level

Tensions between Lithuania's Ministry of Environment and Social Democrats escalate over proposed forestry legislation, culminating in accusations of lobbying and misconduct.

Feb 12 • 09:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Some of the world’s oldest trees hit by climate-fuelled wildfires in Patagonia

Climate-change-induced wildfires in Patagonia have caused significant destruction, resulting in 23 fatalities in Chile and threatening ancient forests in the region.

Feb 11 • 08:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Nairobi, African Ministers Commit to a New Initiative on Forests

African ministers in Nairobi are launching a new pan-African initiative called Zámba Heritage aimed at sustainable forest management and aimed at mobilizing $400 million over the next decade.

Feb 11 • 06:12 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Invitation to Involve Researchers from Various Institutions in the Definition of Old Forests

Latvia is in the process of establishing a definition for old forests, which has sparked concerns among environmental organizations about the potential for exploitation under the current temporary definition.

Feb 10 • 12:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Devastating Fire in Asansol Forest

A serious fire has broken out in the forests of Asansol, India.

Feb 10 • 11:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Forests Change Secretly.. 'Fast-Growing' Trees Weaken The Planet's Shield Against Climate Change

A global study reveals that forests are undergoing significant changes with a shift toward dominance of fast-growing trees, which could negatively impact biodiversity and climate resilience.

Feb 10 • 07:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

"Death from the forests, lakes, and the sky above!" – the conditions of the Winter War horrified the British

The article discusses how the harsh conditions faced by Finnish soldiers during the Winter War were shocking to the British, as highlighted in a 1940 news reel.

Feb 9 • 16:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

In India, floating clinics take medical assistance to remote villages

Healthcare professionals are providing door-to-door medical assistance to remote villages in the mangrove forests of Sundarbans, India, with the nearest hospital located hours away by boat.

Feb 6 • 20:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Scientists dispute the claim that forests 'sense' solar eclipses

Ecologists challenge a controversial study suggesting that trees synchronize electrical signals prior to a solar eclipse, proposing a simpler explanation instead.

Feb 6 • 19:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Medvednica under chainsaws, Zagreb residents fear excessive logging! Here’s what Croatian Forests say

Zagreb residents are voicing concerns about extensive logging on Medvednica, as healthy trees are reportedly being cut down without adequate replanting, raising issues among nature lovers and environmentalists.

Feb 6 • 10:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the forests of Finland, soldiers are retraining to lay anti-personnel mines

Finnish conscripts are being trained to effectively use anti-personnel mines, which were banned in Finland in 2012, as part of a military exercise amid defense concerns along the border with Russia.

Feb 6 • 08:39 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

In Yucatán, a minor who got lost in the woods is located; a drone squad helped in the rescue

A five-year-old boy named Yan Mateo was found safe in the forests of southern Yucatán after a search involving state police, firefighters, family, and volunteers.

Feb 5 • 17:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How Climate Change Has Rewritten Horror Narratives?

The narrative of climate change has shifted from graphs and UN speeches to devastated homes and burning forests, becoming a central theme in literature and cinema as environmental disasters drive the main events.

Feb 5 • 15:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police rescue four kidnapped victims in Delta

Delta State Police Command operatives have successfully rescued four kidnapped victims from a den in Ewu forests and are conducting ongoing operations to apprehend the fleeing kidnappers.

Feb 5 • 13:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Power Investigation Alerts: "Forest Industrial Complex" Controls Sweden

A report titled "Power Over the Forest" criticizes the decision-making processes regarding Sweden's forests, claiming that a "forest industrial complex" comprising politicians, authorities, and forest companies effectively marginalizes environmental movements and the public.

Feb 5 • 10:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

I am not a fool, my life is precious.

David Krūmiņš, an influencer wanted for organizing a kidnapping, has sent a public message from hiding in Finnish forests, challenging law enforcement after missing a planned deportation to Germany.

Feb 4 • 20:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Thanks to prolonged cold weather, forests can be managed in wet areas

This year, prolonged freezing temperatures allow forest management in wetlands, a departure from recent years' difficulties caused by warm winters.

Feb 4 • 16:44 UTC

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