TheRepublic.com - Forests News

2 bodies found in Chassahowitzka Forest in Fla.

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:08:34 -0400

BROOKSVILLE, Florida - Investigators believe a Tampa Bay area couple found dead in a forest was the result of a murder-suicide.

Fire east of Nogales estimated at 3 square miles

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:36:50 -0400

NOGALES, Arizona - A wildfire has burned approximately 3 square miles of grass and brush on ridges of the Coronado National Forest about a dozen miles from Nogales in rural Santa Cruz County in southern Arizona.

Comment period ends in mid-June for proposed mine

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:22:18 -0400

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico - The U.S. Forest Service expects to close its public comment period in mid-June on a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Roca Honda uranium mine near Mount Taylor.

Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:26:13 -0400

MALMO, Sweden - Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from Azerbaijan and Ukraine.

Udall to Forest Service: Override tanker protest

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:34:38 -0400

CHEYENNE, Wyoming - Sen. Mark Udall of Colorado called on the U.S. Forest Service on Friday to make certain that a contract dispute doesn't ground large air tankers used to fight wildfires as warmer, drier weather boosts the risk of destructive blazes.

Judge orders Forest Service into lynx consultation

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:22:33 -0400

BILLINGS, Montana - A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Forest Service to consult with wildlife officials to ensure the agency takes adequate measures to protect Canada lynx in portions of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho.

Official: Nigeria military attacks camps, kills 21

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:32:13 -0400

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria - Soldiers in Nigeria launched their first raid against suspected Islamic extremists in a campaign to take back control of the nation's northeast, killing at least 21 people, a security official said Friday.

New travel strategies mulled for Wasatch canyons

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:08:47 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - For now, the undertaking is called Access Wasatch.

NH forest officials: Visitors, be prepared

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:20:20 -0400

CAMPTON, New Hampshire - Forest officials have two words of advice for visitors to the White Mountain National Forest: Plan ahead.

Forest Service dedicating new lab in Juneau

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:05:26 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - The U.S. Forest Service is dedicating its new forestry sciences laboratory in Juneau this weekend.

Coconino forest updates motor vehicle use map

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:13:12 -0400

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona - The Coconino National Forest has updated a map that shows which roads, trails and other areas are open to motor vehicles.

Indonesia extends forest-clearing ban for 2 years

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:02:16 -0400

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Indonesia has approved a two-year extension to a landmark ban on clearing primary rainforests and peatlands, officials said Thursday. Environmentalists praised the move but said the government must do more to curb the nation's burgeoning production of greenhouse gases.

Drilling firms: White River plan stifles growth

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:18:34 -0400

ASPEN, Colorado - The oil and gas industry said land closures and increased regulations being considered for White River National Forest would make drilling uncompetitive by limiting the ability of companies to expand use of existing wells and shutting off other opportunities.

W.Va. group reviving Cheat Mt. forest, wetlands

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:06:41 -0400

DAVIS, West Virginia - A former Randolph County strip mine site is once again home to woodcock, frogs, wetlands and bogs, thanks to an ongoing restoration effort led by the non-profit Canaan Valley Institute.

Newest Arkansas state park moving into new phase

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:22:23 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - Mississippi River State Park is about to open a visitor center in Marianna but development of the park's various sites within the St. Francis National Forest in east Arkansas is to continue for years.

Fed court in WY upholds forest management plan

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:58:42 -0400

PIERRE, South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says the federal court in Wyoming has upheld a management plan for the Black Hills National Forest.

Bill to arm Maine forest rangers stalls

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:58:31 -0400

AUGUSTA, Maine - A bill that would have allowed Maine forest rangers to carry firearms has stalled.

Cibola Forest imposes additional fire restrictions

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:06:12 -0400

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico - Parts of the Cibola National Forest are imposing additional fire restrictions due to drying conditions.

Restrictions at Ohio forest to protect resources

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:35:51 -0400

NELSONVILLE, Ohio - The Wayne National Forest in southeastern Ohio is putting new restrictions on activities that include camping, hunting and boating to protect the forest's natural resources.

Ala refusing fed request to repay $94K

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:53:33 -0400

MONTGOMERY, Alabama - The state of Alabama is refusing to repay $94,000 to the U.S. Forest Service.

NM forest imposes fire restrictions

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:10:04 -0400

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico - Officials on the Lincoln National Forest say they are imposing Stage II fire restrictions across the southern New Mexico forest beginning Saturday.

2 dogs rescued from Forest Grove fire recovering

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:56:05 -0400

FOREST GROVE, Oregon - Two dogs weren't breathing when they were pulled from a house fire in Forest Grove, but they were recovering Wednesday night thanks to some quick medical attention from firefighters.

Firefighter collapses, dies while working in NM

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:27:06 -0400

MAYHILL, New Mexico - Authorities say they don't know what caused a 26-year-old firefighter to collapse and die while working on a forest project in southern New Mexico.

Beyonce reigns as forest queen in animated 'Epic'

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:33:11 -0400

LONDON - Beyonce loved voicing Queen Tara in the new children's movie "Epic" - at least once she stopped crying.

Feds add bigger, faster planes to wildfire fleet

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:13:14 -0400

GRANTS PASS, Oregon - As the wildfire season ramps up across the West, the U.S. Forest Service is adding bigger, faster planes to its fleet to fight the fires.