What comes to mind when you think of a wolverine? A ferocious wolf-like animal? In reality, these creatures are members of the weasel family, more akin to the river otter. Unlike the comic book ...

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Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Forests cover some 3.9 billion hectares (or 9.6 billion acres) which is ...

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Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Pinyon pine typically grows either in pure stands or with juniper. The chunky ...

Explore key issues and ideas in urban design and planning, including bike infrastructure, Vision Zero, walkability, density, and more.

We've all probably been guilty of this recycling no-no at least once — discarding a disposable coffee cup or food takeout container in our bin. While you may be thinking you're doing your part to help ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Cultivars of this species have been selected for nut size and for ease of ...

There are a lot of food banks that pop up during the holidays. And, while many may prefer cash donations, sometimes giving food is all you can do. So, when the Scouts come knocking at your door ...