The agency is obligated under city code to provide foliage and tree coverage near its new homes, according to NeighborWorks officials. Volunteer Daniel Henry, 15, said planting trees also helps combat climate change and adds to a property's value. The day is a "celebration of neighbors helping neighbors," according to the magazine's Web site. Making a mark for tomorrow By RICHARD PETERSON Tribune Staff Writer The best part about planting a maple tree Saturday, as part of the national Make...

Department of Commerce today ruled that paper products imported from Indonesia are unfairly benefiting from unfair trade subsidies provided by the Indonesian government; the government allows logging companies to pay less than market prices for timber from government-owned forests, allowing the companies to gain an unfair trade advantage. Department of Commerce today ruled that paper products imported from Indonesia are unfairly benefiting from unfair trade subsidies provided by the...

Between 1804 and 1814, those settlers in and around present-day Harmony farmed, cut and sold timber, raised sheep for wool and made wine. Judge O'Brien is a member of a steering committee working with county, state and federal officials to add Butler County to the Rivers of Steel Heritage Area, an 18-month process so far that has included a census of industrial and historic sites, holding public hearings and getting the support of U. Judge O'Brien is a member of a steering committee...

Standing on the grounds, you could easily imagine Madison, 200 years earlier at the same time of year, taking stock of his forest and farm, preparing for winter. Maybe they've made the drive to Orange County for a visit and wandered through the sparkling new visitor center, checked out Madison's home and toured the formal gardens. Tuliptrees and a thick understory - made up mainly of spicebush and paw paws - are two things that set this old-growth forest apart from almost any others. As...

Ruidoso News - County wants study of forest roads. usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogleWhat's this? County wants study of forest roads Dianne Stallings dstallings@ruidosonews.com Article Launched:10/25/2007 09:29:58 PM MDT Seeking clarification of the status of roads through the national forest, some established before New Mexico became a state, Lincoln County commissioners called for help from an advisory committee. usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogleWhat's this? County wants study of forest roads...

Full Story Detail Wildfire Danger High This Winter? Reported by: News Desk Saturday, Oct 27, 2007 @06:00am CST This week's Red Flag Warnings in North and South Central Texas could be a glimpse of the months ahead as the Texas Forest Service says this winter could bring a serious wildfire threat. Full Story Detail Wildfire Danger High This Winter? Reported by: News Desk Saturday, Oct 27, 2007 @06:00am CST This week's Red Flag Warnings in North and South Central Texas could be a glimpse of...

More than 7,000 hectares of a Ugandan forest described as a wildlife jewel were to be torn down and replanted with sugar cane for the production of ethanol. Among the birds in the area are the rare Nahan s francolin, Francolinus nahani, similar to the partridge, which has suffered serious declines because of deforestation and degradation of forest habitats, and small-scale hunting. Lewis Smith, Environment Reporter A wildlife reserve earmarked for destruction to make way for biofuel crops...

The two towns also share the potential for drought, a mining industry in clear decline and a desire for economic diversity. Those are the findings of a group of American foresters, including one from the Gila National Forest, who recently spent five days meeting with their professional counterparts in Madera, located in the Sierra Madre several hundred miles south of the border. Those are the findings of a group of American foresters, including one from the Gila National Forest, who...

They will visit an AIDS clinic and investigate deforestation in the country. He has said his experience was moving and inspired his founding in 1986 of Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, a nonprofit, public-private partnership that helps revitalize neighborhoods and place low-income residents in affordable housing. Their standard of living hasn't increased much, and economic growth is something that's very important," Sen. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites...