Simulations for non-agricultural market access (NAMA) undertaken by the U.S. on behalf of Australia, Brazil, Canada, E.C., Egypt, India, Japan, Malaysia, Norway and the U.S.
A revised forestry strategy for Scotland could see 10,000 hectares of woodland planted each year, double the present rate.
Draft proposals by the Executive could also bring woodland areas of more than two hectares within 500 metres of one in four of the population by 2015.
The joint economic group of India and China is meeting in the capital to discuss bilateral trade ties between the two countries. The Indian delegation is being led by the commerce and industry minister, Kamal Nath, while the Chinese delegation is represented by the Chinese commerce minister. Both the sides are slated to talk on issues related to WTO and various other business agenda.
A long-horned beetle that has decimated mango plantations in China was found for the first time in the United States at the Port of Miami aboard a freighter transporting cargo from Hong Kong, federal officials said Friday.
Timber companies could move quickly to salvage dead and live trees from burned out forests on government land under legislation headed for approval in the House Resources Committee.
Northern communities rich in forestland looking for assistance after catastrophic storms could find needed relief under a bill authored by Rep. Mary Williams that received a public hearing in the Assembly Forestry Committee Tuesday.
The tree is a beloved symbol of environmental health, but when it comes to combating pollution, not all trees are equal.
Just as some provide better shade than others, some types apparently are superior at filtering particulates from the air.
