Plumas National Forest pursues ambitious wildfire protection plan

08. lokakuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI

The U.S. Forest Service has launched the Plumas Community Protection project to safeguard 285,000 acres of Northern California's Plumas National Forest from megafires through thinning, logging, and prescribed burns. Funded by $274 million from Congress in 2023, the initiative aims to build forest resilience following the devastating 2021 Dixie Fire. However, progress has been slow amid bureaucratic challenges and limited transparency.

Amazon trees are growing larger according to new study

02. lokakuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI

Trees in the Amazon rainforest are increasing in size, a phenomenon described as the forest 'fattening,' according to research published in Nature. Scientists analyzed decades of data showing that these trees are storing more carbon as they grow bigger. This finding suggests potential benefits for global climate efforts.

Stora Enso irtisanoo 140 työntekijää Skoghallissa ja Grumsissa

Metsäjätti Stora Enso irtisanoo 140 työntekijää tehtaillaan Skoghallissa ja Grumsissa Värmlandissa. Syy on pahvilaatuinen tuotantolinjan sulkeminen heikon markkinatilanteen vuoksi. Ilmoitus annetaan työllisyyspalvelulle tänään.