Rainforests are some of the most biologically rich and awe inspiring ecosystems on Earth. Towering trees, dense canopies, moss covered branches, and constant moisture create a landscape that feels ...

This unique ecosystem—what’s known as an inland temperate rainforest—is only found in sections of Siberia and here. While skiing in the remote backcountry of interior British Columbia, I keep ...

TheIncomappleux Inland Rainforest in British Columbia is one of only three inland rainforests in the world. Credet - Jason Hollinger, CC SA 2.0. TheIncomappleux Inland Rainforest in British Columbia ...

Scientists have discovered amber in a sediment core recovered thousands of feet below the surface of the Antarctic, a baffling finding that could indicate the existence of an ancient temperate ...

In North America and in Europe, there is a lot of justifiable hand-wringing over what is being done to the Amazon and other tropical rainforests. Treehugger readers will already be well aware of the ...

Get a bird's-eye view of the 1,500-square-mile Juneau Icefield from a seaplane. Hop on a boat for a whale watching and wildlife viewing tour where you may spot humpback or killer whales. Ride the ...

For decades, scientists believed cool temperate rainforests were fragile ecosystems easily damaged by disturbances like fires or logging. But new research from the University of Melbourne challenges ...

This article is from Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. In the stark sheep pastures of Ireland’s ...

Rainforests are among the most important natural systems on the planet. They act as the Earth’s green lungs by absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen, stabilising global temperatures and ...