As part of Maryland’s 5 Million Trees Program, the Maryland Department of Agriculture is reminding farmers that financial assistance is available for a range of tree-planting programs that can boost ...

Monoculture palm oil production has come at the cost of rainforest habitat, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia.

riparian exclusion zones, and threatened species. Field and tree markings allow forest managers to clearly communicate their plans to forest operators. Field and tree marking can include: identifying ...

An Amish buggy passes by native trees and shrubs totaling 13,750 that were recently planted by the Octoraro Reservoir and ...

Fauna & Flora is incentivising forest-edge communities to protect and sustainably manage high-conservation value forests with the support of the local government. This includes encouraging and ...

Eligible farmers can receive up to 100% cost-share for approved agroforestry practices and a $1,000 per-acre bonus for creating riparian forest buffers. These initiatives help Maryland reach its goal ...

Story continues below this ad “The rising leopard numbers also mean that they need more space. Encroachments in buffer zones and forest fringes are a serious threat, not only to wildlife but also to ...

If an undisturbed, naturally forested buffer is utilized for a non-residential or major residential development, a tree survey shall be submitted to document the buffer vegetation meets the ...

That’s been the focus of the Seasonal Riparian Area Management (SRAM ... It’s been off the impaired list for total suspended solids since 2016, indicating that grass buffers are helping curb erosion ...

Abortion buffer zones cannot be enforced when clinics are closed, police have said in an email seen by the PA news agency. The legislation – which started as a member’s Bill proposed by Green MSP ...

Riparian buffers are mixed vegetated areas that grow along rivers, streams and lakes. They also are planted alongside roads to prevent runoff in ditches that feed our streams and rivers.