Desde las mariposas hasta las águilas calvas, la vida silvestre en todos los estados de EE. UU. enfrenta desafíos cada vez mayores. A nivel nacional, más de un tercio de … Read more
Conservation
7 Ways State Wildlife Action Plans Save Species
From butterflies to bald eagles, wildlife in every U.S. state are confronting increasing challenges. Nationwide, more than one-third of all plant and animal species face heightened risks of extinction. State … Read more
Hope for Sea Turtles Amid Wildlife-friendly Lighting Ordinances
As mother sea turtles make their long trek through the open seas back to their birthplace, members of Escambia County’s Sea Turtle Conservation Program prepare to welcome them home and … Read more
In Texas, Rematriation Begins in Your Roots
In Waelder, Texas, nearly 80 miles outside San Antonio, Lucille Contreras stands in a pasture surrounded by native grasses and trees. Her feet are rooted in the soil of a … Read more
Reshaping Public Perspectives of Prescribed Fire: A Success Story from the Southeast
Fire suppression dominated the 20th century, with campaigns and messaging warning the public about the danger of fires in forests. Generations of Americans grew up with Smokey Bear’s “Remember… Only … Read more
A Different Look at Conservation: Lessons from Belize
Growing up around the forests, fields, rivers, and springs of Georgia’s coastal plain, I spent a lot of time in nature and developed a passion for working outside. As of … Read more
A Place for Wildlife to Live, Survive—and Thrive.
Every wild animal needs a place to live. But today, much wildlife habitat is under threat from human development and climate change, as well as fragmentation, which can interfere with … Read more
City of Angels: Wildfires, Community Resilience, and the Pursuit of Equity
First and foremost, our deepest thoughts and prayers go to those who have been and are still being greatly affected by the brutal wildfires that swept Los Angeles and the … Read more
Women in Science: Pioneers and Protectors
Each year, February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Observing this commemorative day means honoring all the women and girls that have fought to learn … Read more
Sowing the Seeds of Knowledge: A Longleaf For All Field Day Recap
On October 29, 2024, the Southeast Forestry program hosted an engaging field day in Tuskegee, Alabama, focused on forestry and wildlife management for landowners and outreach professionals. The gathering brought … Read more
