Secret Forest Pavilion’s Steel Structure Spirals Around Three Trees in South Korea

Nestled within the lush landscapes of South Korea, NEXT architects unveils the Secret Forest pavilion, a striking testament to harmonious integration with nature. Spiraling gracefully around three towering trees, the pavilion, crafted primarily from corten steel, exudes an organic ...

Millions of Monarch Butterflies Make the Mexican Forest Their Home for the Winter

Every year, the awe-inspiring migration of millions of monarch butterflies captivates the forests of Central Mexico, turning the landscape into a vibrant tapestry of orange and black. From October to March, these delicate creatures transform Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Biosphere ...

African Forest Farming Initiative Making A Difference to Thousands with Tree-Planting and Microlending

The African Forest Farming Initiative, spearheaded by Trees for the Future, has emerged as a transformative force in rural Africa, offering an alternative approach to conservation and economic development. Departing from conventional strategies that focus solely on funding park infrastructure ...

American Marten May Be Set for Return to Pennsylvania Forests After 100 Year Absence

After a century-long absence, the American marten may be on the brink of a comeback in Pennsylvania, thanks to an ambitious reintroduction plan led by the state’s Bureau of Wildlife Management. The tree-dwelling marten, a distant relative of the mink, was extirpated from Pennsylvania ...

Brazil’s Amazon Deforestation Dropped 34% in the First Six Months of 2023

In a promising turn of events for environmental conservation, Brazil witnessed a significant reduction in Amazon deforestation during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term. Government satellite data released on July 6 revealed a remarkable 33.6% ...

Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup Boosts Vermont Forest Diversity and Resilience

Bird-Friendly Maple Syrup is proving to be a catalyst for promoting forest diversity and resilience in Vermont, as showcased by Bourdon Maple Farm’s commitment to sustainable practices. In the heart of Woodstock, the farm’s 135-acre forest becomes a haven for birds during ...

Out of the Valley Clads Prefabricated Forest Sauna in Charred Wood

Out of the Valley, an innovative architecture studio, has unveiled its first prefabricated sauna named Forest Sauna in Devon, England. The sauna is designed to promote the Scandinavian tradition of sauna bathing and offers a retreat in the heart of nature. Elevated on metal supports ...

This Shipping Container Home Is the Most Insane Take on Minimalist, Off-Grid Living

The surge in interest in alternative housing solutions in recent years has fueled a growing fascination with minimalist, off-grid living. Among the various unconventional dwellings, container homes have emerged as a popular choice, blending the stability of brick-and-mortar structures ...

Darkened Plywood Coats REDUKT’s Mobile Tiny Cabin Offering an Off-Grid Retreat

Krystyna Filipiak, the designer behind REDUKT, introduces the Country REDUKT Tiny House—a mobile micro-hotel designed to offer an off-grid retreat on the forest edge. Since 2017, REDUKT has been a trailblazer in the European market for tiny houses on wheels, staying attuned to evolving ...
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