The question of what is a forest has been inextricably linked to the question of who owns and who should govern forests.

As the size of the Laguna Fire grew to over 16,600 acres on Saturday, county officials issued a "GO" status notice for Gallinas Ranch.

The encroachment of forest land for building defence-related infrastructure is, obviously, not a case of development versus ...

California has an incredible mix of coast, desert, and forest, which means you’ll run into all kinds of wildlife if you spend ...

Jaisalmer: In a bid to conserve the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB), locally known as Godawan, scientists in Jaisalmer have launched .

Explore these unforgettable California travel destinations, from natural wonders to iconic landmarks, in this personal ...

Oregon summers present visitors with an embarrassment of riches. How do you choose between coastal breezes, mountain trails, vibrant cities, and high desert adventures? On a recent episode of the Peak ...

These include construction of strategic roads, helipads, training areas, ammunition depots, housing for troops and artillery ...

The bar was high.So when we pulled into Petrified Forest National Park, we weren’t expecting much—maybe a few scattered logs and a quick drive-through. What we found instead was a surreal blend of ...

Long layover? Flight delay? These nine urban hiking trails—from a bamboo forest to a wildlife refuge—are all within 15 miles ...

The 20,000-square-foot Hoag Health Center will open, giving deep South Orange County residents more access to health care.