Whiteout conditions shuttered roads in the mountains, while a dusting of snow on beaches brought residents out to marvel.
Tag: Forests and Forestry
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Mushroom Boom: How to Plan a Foraging Adventure on the West Coast
Thanks to an unusually wet winter, mushroom hunters in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond will be greatly rewarded. Here’s a primer for first-timers.
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Feral Cattle in New Mexico Will Be Shot From Helicopters
U.S. agencies have enlisted aerial shooters to cull about 150 cattle that trample habitats and threaten hikers in the Gila Wilderness. Cattle growers say the plan violates laws and regulations.
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Pope Francis Visits Congo: What to Know
The pope is planning to spend three days in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most populous and most Catholic nations in Africa. While it has extensive natural riches, its people have long been buffeted by conflict and exploitation.
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The Sunday Read: ‘Has the Amazon Reached Its “Tipping Point”?’
Some Brazilian scientists fear that the Amazon may become a grassy savanna — with profound effects on the climate worldwide.