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The Maryland Forest Service, relying on two methods, estimates at least 2.6 million acres remain forested — above the 40 percent tree canopy goal set in a 2013 law that mandated no net loss.
Maryland's second largest state forest is a lush, gorgeous area that's perfect for camping year-round, including primitive sites and developed campgrounds.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland's forest conservation law has failed to protect some of the state's best forests, scientists and environmentalists say. Enacted in 1991, the state's Forest ...
If a tree falls in a Maryland forest, does anyone know its value? State Forester Steve Koehn threw back his head and laughed when asked that question. And then he jumped at the chance to shed some ...
Hyattsville, Maryland, is turning what was once an empty lot into a “food forest” that teaches lessons about sustainably growing food amid climate change.
The Maryland DNR Forest Service is taking public comments on the proposals online through July 19 at https://dnr.maryland.gov. More: Never take for granted Maryland's hunting opportunities Outdoor ...
Officials warn that Maryland continues to experience drought conditions, so residents are urged to refrain from outdoor burning. During the burn ban, Maryland Forest Service firefighters and ...
Maryland Forest Service officials made the recommendation to implement the ban based on the following data: Since Oct. 1, the forest service has responded to more than 24 wildfires that have ...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A Maryland State Police helicopter helped Frederick County Fire and Rescue crews rescue an injured hiker from a Maryland forest. Authorities say the 41-year-old female was ...
More than 14,450 acres of Maryland’s forests have disappeared to development in the past eight years, and conservationists say that’s the good news. Before the recession dampened the building ...