To be able to interpret this map well, one has to look at the terminology. Virgin forests are forests which have attained great age without significant disturbance, also known as old-growth forests. Not much of them left… … [Read more...] about Area of Virgin Forest in the USA: 1620 vs Today
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Pando: The 80,000-Year-Old Aspen Giant That’s Not a Forest, But a Single Tree
Deep within the Fishlake National Forest in Utah, USA, lies a living legend. It's not a towering redwood or an ancient bristlecone pine, but something far more remarkable: Pando, a single Quaking Aspen tree that's also one of the largest and oldest living organisms on Earth. Yes, you read that right. Pando isn't a forest of Aspen trees, but rather a single massive organism … [Read more...] about Pando: The 80,000-Year-Old Aspen Giant That’s Not a Forest, But a Single Tree
A Smiley Face in the Forest: A Peculiar Tree Planting Project
Deep within the verdant expanse of Oregon, a unique sight emerges each autumn – a colossal smiley face carved into the landscape, its formation as unexpected as it is captivating. The mastermind behind this arboreal masterpiece is landowner David Hampton, who transformed a Douglas fir forest into a haven of joy using larch pines. Hampton's inspiration for this ambitious … [Read more...] about A Smiley Face in the Forest: A Peculiar Tree Planting Project
Finding The Bodies of an American Family Who Decided to Live in The Forest Away From Civilization
In the vast expanse of Colorado's remote wilderness, a family's dream of living off the grid turned into a heart-wrenching tale of survival and loss. The partially mummified remains of two sisters, Christine Vance, 41, and Rebecca Vance, 42, along with Rebecca's 14-year-old son, were discovered at a desolate campsite in the Gunnison National Forest. The family had embarked on … [Read more...] about Finding The Bodies of an American Family Who Decided to Live in The Forest Away From Civilization
Photographer Discovers Three “Dancing” Bear Cubs Having Fun in Finnish Forest
The enchantment of fairy tales often feels like a distant fantasy, but sometimes, magic reveals itself in the real world. Such was the case for Valtteri Mulkahainen, a teacher and passionate photographer, who stumbled upon a truly enchanting scene in the Finnish forest near the town of Martinselkonen. As he explored the wilderness, he witnessed a bear accompanied by her three … [Read more...] about Photographer Discovers Three “Dancing” Bear Cubs Having Fun in Finnish Forest