The New York Times – Travel:
A guide to Kagoshima, home to traditional pottery villages and the forest that inspired “Princess Mononoke.”
Category: Forests and Forestry
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Can Backcountry Skiing Survive in the Northeast?
The New York Times – Travel:
Even as more people take up alpine touring on New England’s trails, winters are getting shorter, ‘weather whiplash’ events are eroding the snowpack and natural snow is becoming less reliable.
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In Colombia, a Park for Anacondas and Anteaters, Where Ranchers Are Now Rangers
The New York Times – Travel:
Colombia created its latest, and perhaps last, national park by befriending the traditional ranching culture that surrounds it.
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Protecting the Ancient Beech Trees of Romania
The New York Times – Travel:
In Romania, a walk in the woods blossomed into a mission to safeguard centuries-old beeches and the history that shaped them.
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In Real vs. Fake Christmas Tree Debate: Consider the Wildlife
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
It may seem counterintuitive to support the annual culling of trees, but environmentalists say Christmas tree farms have ecological benefits.
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In Rio de Janeiro, Architecture That’s in Sync With the Jungle
The New York Times – T Magazine:
A new generation of Brazilian designers are creating dwellings that respect the surrounding terrain.
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The Wild Beauty of Moss
The New York Times – T Magazine:
The inconspicuous plant is now the unexpected star of many naturalistic arrangements.
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5 Places to See Spectacular Foliage This Fall
The New York Times – Travel:
This summer’s heat, droughts and extreme rains could mean a more vivid palette of autumn leaves. Here’s where you can savor those colors before they’re gone.
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‘Blue Box’ Review: Grappling With an Ancestor’s Impact
The New York Times – Film:
In this documentary, Michal Weits tries to process her ideas about her great-grandfather Joseph Weits, who was regarded as the father of Israeli forests.