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For Brazil’s Xokleng people, saving a sacred tree means saving their culture

By Letícia Klein IBIRAMA-LA KLÃNÕ INDIGENOUS TERRITORY, Brazil — Zág, pronounced “zã,” is the Xokleng word for the Brazilian ...
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Cate Blanchett given go-ahead for stunning garden plans at £1.6 million Cornwall home

There were objections and fears that the Oscar winner's plan could harm bats ...

Are pincher bugs dangerous in your basement?

Earwigs look scary but are harmless. Learn how to seal your home against these pests and manage tree leaf blotch.

Record fires killed nearly 1 in 5 mature giant sequoias, but controlled burns can boost survival

A new study found that giant sequoias were nearly four times as likely to survive extreme wildfires in forests managed with ...
AZ Animals on MSN

Rescued Baby Woodpecker Named Woody Gets a Second Chance

An Alabama couple cutting down a storm-damaged pine tree had no idea something was alive inside it. What they found changed ...
Southern Living

How To Tell If Tree Roots Are Damaging Your Yard, Driveway, Or Foundation

Exposed tree roots can damage sidewalks and foundations, become a tripping hazard, and make lawn mowing difficult. Learn how to properly deal with above-ground tree roots to keep the tree healthy and ...
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Oakland finally decides on fine for landowner who cut down 38 mature trees

After months of debate and visible frustration, the Oakland City Council voted Tuesday to enforce a $1 million fine against a couple who cut down 38 mature trees across their property, a neighbor's ...
Southern Living

How To Remove Ivy Without Damaging Trees Or Shrubs

Learn how to remove ivy from trees and shrubs safely without damaging bark, roots, or surrounding plants, plus tips to ...

California can’t replant its forests fast enough to keep up with wildfires

California's wildfires are destroying forests faster than the state can replant them, and federal cuts are making the gap ...