Forestry News

• Woman in her 30s dies following a medical incident at Center Parcs
  
  Emergency services were called to the resort in Elveden Forest, near Brandon, Suffolk, just after 6.40pm on Wednesday.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 9 Jun 2023.
• Unhealthy air, smoke continue to cover large swaths of U.S. for third straight day
  
  Large swaths of the U.S. continue to be blanketed in a thick haze of smoke from hundreds of forest fires burning in Canada.
  Los Angeles Times.  Thursday, 8 Jun 2023.
• Ryan Zinke: Wildfires like Canada's can be prevented with proper forest management
  
  The fires ravaging Canada have been burning for six weeks but have fallen under much harsher scrutiny this week thanks to the choking cloud of smoke they sent south over the border.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 8 Jun 2023.
• After scoring last-minute tickets to Taylor Swift tour, Oak Forest girl gets superstar's fedora
  
  The sweet moment was caught on camera.
  ABC News.  Thursday, 8 Jun 2023.
• Meet the three aces behind Wake Forest's baseball dominance
  
  Rhett Lowder, Sean Sullivan and Josh Hartle are the three aces fueling the best team in the country.
  ESPN.  Thursday, 8 Jun 2023.
• Oak Forest explosion, fire at apartment building that injured 2 under investigation
  
  Local and federal authorities are working to figure out what sparked a blast at an Oak Forest apartment that injured two people.
  ABC News.  Wednesday, 7 Jun 2023.
• Atlanta 'Cop City': Money approved for controversial training centre
  
  Opponents say the training centre will destroy a vital forest and lead to militarisation of police.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 6 Jun 2023.
• Rare wolverine spotted in California, second confirmed specimen in a century
  
  The wolverine was reported twice in Inyo National Forest and once in Yosemite National Park in May. The creatures are genetically related to weasels and badgers.
  Los Angeles Times.  Saturday, 3 Jun 2023.
• Standings without VAR: Spurs replace Liverpool in Europa League, Forest relegated
  
  The 2022-23 Premier League season is over, with plenty of VAR controversies across the campaign. Which clubs have been the winners and losers from the influence of the video referee?
  ESPN.  Thursday, 1 Jun 2023.
• Loire Valley Lodges Is Growing Its Gastronomic Appeal
  
  The bucolic retreat known for its artist-designed, forest-enshrouded lodges is making gastronomy an even greater part of the experience it provides.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 31 May 2023.
• Nasa images show Highland wildfire visible from space
  
  The fire has burned through almost 7,413 acres of scrubland and forestry since Thursday.
  BBC News.  Wednesday, 31 May 2023.
• U.S. Forest Service Temporarily Closes Portion Of Appalachian Trail Because Of Aggressive Bears
  
  The U.S. Forest Service temporarily closed a section of the Appalachian Trail after hungry bears stole backpacks and ransacked campsites for food.
  Forbes.  Monday, 29 May 2023.
• Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights CBRE Group, Forestar Group and Green Brick Partners
  
  CBRE Group, Forestar Group and Green Brick Partners have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
  Zacks.  Friday, 26 May 2023.
• Chirping sounds lead airport officials to bag full of smuggled parrot eggs
  
  At just 9 weeks old, the parrots survived a harrowing journey after being snatched from their nests in a forest.
  CBS News.  Thursday, 25 May 2023.
• Early Apes Lived on Savannahs, Not in Forests
  
  Two new studies suggest that 21 million years ago African primates frequented edge habitat and fed on leaves
  Smithsonian.  Tuesday, 23 May 2023.

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