A global study of 18,000 forest patches reveals unwritten social rules in small communities effectively limit slash-and-burn farming's environmental impact, preserving forest health and biodiversity.
North Carolina will allow a limited elk hunting season in 2027, 25 years after reintroduction efforts began. Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 747, enabling the NCWRC to issue two permits, with funds from auctions and raffles supporting elk conservation and management.
A news briefing highlights the Christian Brothers' agreement to compensate abuse survivors, new US trade tariffs on Australian exports, and domestic concerns over an impending El Niño summer, alongside other headlines including a Socceroos star's alleged drug test and airport advertising disputes.
Conservation groups' ads targeting Labor politicians were pulled from Adelaide Airport for being "too political" ahead of the ALP conference, while gas and mining ads initially remained, prompting accusations of corporate interests overriding community concerns.
A rare black-crowned night heron has been sighted at the National Trust's Holnicote Estate in southwest England, where an innovative river "reset" project is restoring wetlands. This conservation effort has attracted diverse birdlife, including white-tailed eagles, turning the area into a vital refuge.
Congress is advancing proposals in the farm bill to expand land preservation tax incentives, creating a new program for landowners to keep forests intact. This comes as the IRS continues to scrutinize syndicated conservation easements used for inflated tax deductions, while legitimate individual easements remain valuable.
An Edith Cowan University study confirms fungal food resources are vital for reintroducing threatened boodies and woylies to Dirk Hartog Island, Shark Bay, aiding species conservation and ecosystem restoration after feral cat removal.
Hawaii's native tree snails, once abundant, face total extinction due to the invasive rosy wolf snail introduced in 1955. Scientists at the Snail Extinction Prevention Program in Honolulu are racing to save 40 species through captive breeding and predator-proof enclosures, highlighting a global conservation challenge.
The aeʻo, or Hawaiian stilt, has been reclassified from endangered to threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, marking a major conservation success. Decades of habitat restoration and predator management increased its population from 200 to over 1,500 birds.
California wildlife officials are evaluating a petition to list southern resident killer whales as endangered under state law, following similar actions in Washington and Oregon. With only about 70 individuals remaining, these orcas face threats from declining Chinook salmon, vessel noise, and chemical contaminants. The California Fish and Game Commission granted candidacy status, initiating a year-long review process.
A rare male Woodhouse's toad was sighted at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas for the first time in nearly 65 years, offering hope for wildlife return to restored wetlands. The discovery marks a significant milestone for conservation efforts in the area.
American oystercatchers, once extinct in New England, are seeing a significant population recovery across US coasts due to conservation efforts like habitat protection, public education, and predator control. Despite this success, climate change and recent changes to the Endangered Species Act pose ongoing threats to their nesting sites.
The Albanese government's approval of Woodside's North West Shelf gas project extension in Western Australia faces a federal court challenge from conservation groups, testing Australia's environment law and international climate obligations.
Biologists in Rhode Island are part of a nationwide effort to restore the American oystercatcher population, which has seen a 45% increase along Atlantic and Gulf coasts since 2008. The conservation success, driven by education and habitat protection, faces new threats from climate change and recent changes to the Endangered Species Act.
Common swifts, migrating 2,800 miles from Africa, are a symbol of peace and a cherished part of Jerusalem's heritage, nesting in ancient sites. However, their population is declining due to habitat loss and climate change, prompting Amnonn Hahn and the Friends of the Swifts Association to install nesting boxes across Israel.
Introduced to Hawaii in the late 1800s to control rats in sugarcane fields, Indian mongooses failed to impact rat populations due to nocturnal/diurnal activity differences. Instead, they preyed on native birds, reptiles, and sea turtles, causing significant ecological damage and costing millions annually.
Twitch streamer Maya Higa has withdrawn from Kai Cenat's Streamer University 2026 due to a prior commitment to a sperm whale conservation project. Kai Cenat supported her decision, calling her a "superhero" for her wildlife work, as organizers consider a replacement.
Nature Environment and Wildlife Conservation Trust (NEWF), founded by Pragna Parsotam-Kok and Noel Kok, trains African filmmakers and scientists in wildlife documentary production and diving. Initially facing a lack of African voices in the industry, NEWF has trained hundreds, fostering authentic storytelling and regional music composition, with its fellows achieving international recognition.
New research from Stockholm University and Project Seagrass indicates that fish from seagrass meadows offer a superior nutritional profile compared to those from coral reefs, potentially aiding millions in coastal East Africa facing malnutrition and poverty.
New research indicates seagrass meadows provide fish richer in essential nutrients than those from coral reefs, potentially combating malnutrition in coastal communities along East Africa. The study highlights seagrass as 'food infrastructure' vital for local diets.
Circle, l'émetteur du stablecoin USDC, a obtenu l'approbation de l'OCC pour créer Circle National Trust, une banque de conservation d'actifs numériques sous supervision fédérale américaine. Cette étape marque une avancée dans l'institutionnalisation des stablecoins et l'intégration des acteurs crypto dans le système bancaire.
Siberian officials in Russia are advising businesses to adopt remote work and reduce energy consumption due to a spreading fuel crisis. Regions like Tomsk and Novosibirsk are recommending remote work for non-essential employees and urging citizens to limit vehicle use, as fuel shortages impact much of the country.
Experts from the Russian Arctic National Park have reinforced the "Eira Lodge," the oldest building on Franz Josef Land, built in 1881. The structure was strengthened to withstand snow, and temporary repairs were made to a wall damaged by a polar bear. The lodge, a historical site with signatures from various explorers, is being conserved as part of a project that may include it in future Arctic tourist routes.
The desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops), native to South Africa and Namibia, is now classified as vulnerable by the IUCN due to habitat destruction from mining and development. Concerns also arise from its increasing popularity in the pet trade.
