The Pacific temperate rain forests of North America are the largest temperate rain forest zone on the planet. The Pacific temperate rain forests lie on west-facing coastal mountains along the Pacific coast of North America — the Pacific Northwest — from Kodiak Island in Alaska through Canada to Northern California, and are part of the Nearctic ecozone. The Pacific temperate rain forests are characterized by a high amount of rainfall, in some areas more than 300 cm (120 inches) per year and moderate temperatures in both the summer and winter months (between 10-24°C).These rain forests occur in a number of ecoregions, which vary in their species composition, but are predominantly of conifers, sometimes with an understory of broadleaf trees and shrubs. Pacific Temperate rain forests can be found in the Northern Pacific coastal forests, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia mainland coastal forests, Central Pacific coastal forests, Central and Southern Cascades forests, Klamath-Siskiyou forests, and Northern California coastal forests ecoregions.The forests in the north contain predominantly Sitka Spruce and Western Hemlock, while those in the coastal forests are home as well to Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), Coast Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), Western Redcedar and Shore Pine. Notably, the three tallest species of trees are found here. Dense growths of epiphytes and mosses cover the trees, and lush vegetation is present everywhere.

Not many of us link our soy chai latte or our occasional fast food splurge with Amazon deforestation. However, travel up the Amazon river and you’ll be greeted not by endless lush forest, but by soy farms and cattle ranches.We’re all familiar with the statistic: every minute, an area of forest the size of five football fields is clear-cut...

"Hydrocarbons bad. Biofuels good." Never mind the inevitable impact on the cost of food. Never mind that irreplaceable forests will be destroyed to plant more palm oil trees. Never mind that more people will starve and the net effect on the environment will be negative. Never mind thinking a little ahead of the nose on your face. (I guess I'm angry

January 7 2008 ~ The Ministry of Natural Resources reminds people that it is not necessary to feed local deer this winter. There is good natural food available this winter, such as twigs and foliage. Deer change their behaviour in winters as the snow deepens, moving into thicker forests and relying upon established trails to move to and from.

Bill Mollison, founding father of the permaculture movement, demonstrates a complete solution to our economic, social, and environmental problems.

Huge selection of eating establishments, serving local organic produce, in the New Forest including Michelin star restaurants to pubs serving excellent Sunday roasts. Excellent Indian, Chinese restaurants, tea rooms, take aways offering superb fish and chips. The New Forest is well served for restaurants that welcome both dogs and children.