forests

Where is the oldest forest on the planet located?

In an unexpected corner of the southwest of England, a group of researchers has discovered the oldest known fossilized forest, with an age of 390 million years. This finding in the coastal sandstone cliffs reveals primitive ecosystems that dominated the...

Controversy over Salta’s new territorial zoning: allows deforestation of 700,000 hectares

The Senate Chamber of the Province of Salta approved the new map of Native Forest Territorial Planning (OTBN) in Salta. The updates are mandatory by law, but the details of this modification have sparked strong criticism. The map allows the...

What is ’empty forest syndrome’ and why is it alarming

At first glance, the forests may appear intact with lush trees and moist soils. However, a concerning phenomenon, known as the "empty forest syndrome" or "silent forest," describes the massive loss of fauna, even though the ecosystem appears structurally...

What is the Miyawaki method, used to restore biodiversity worldwide

The Miyawaki Method is becoming increasingly famous worldwide because it has helped restore biodiversity in different parts of the planet. The name comes from the acclaimed Japanese botanist, Akira Miyawaki. It consists, essentially, of dense planting of endemic vegetation to...

Historical: The underwater forests of Tierra del Fuego are protected by law

In the last session of the year, a historic regulation in the field was approved: the protection of the **underwater forests of Tierra del Fuego**. It was done by the provincial legislature through a law. This is the "General Guidelines...

Chaco approved the new regulation of native forests: how the map looks

In the last session of the year, the Legislature of **Chaco** approved the update of the **Native Forest Territorial Planning** of the province. They did so by passing regulation No. 4152-R, which amends Law 4005-R. The project was presented by...

Wood trafficking in Bolivia and Peru: 15 criminals arrested in a mega operation

In a mega operation against illegal logging in Bolivia and Peru, 15 out of 22 members of a gang operating in the forests of both countries were arrested. This gang, known as Los Villanos de Tahuamanu, is a criminal organization...

Nearly 100,000 hectares of native forests ravaged by fires in Córdoba

In 2024, the fires in Córdoba have left a balance of approximately 100,000 hectares burned, of which almost 5,000 correspond to native forests. This situation jeopardizes one of the province's greatest environmental heritages. Alarming Trend of Fires in Córdoba This figure...

Chaco: Illegal deforestation detected on three properties and machinery seized

In the last few hours, authorities from the province of Chaco detected new illegal deforestations. This is a scourge that heavily affects the districts of northern Argentina. Personnel from the Directorate of Forests inspected three properties located in the town...

Córdoba is the most deforested province and they are calling for a modification of the native forest law to allow more livestock farming.

Córdoba is the most deforested province, and rural entities in the Northwest Arc insist on their claim for a debate on the territorial planning of the native forest to modify protected areas and expand the cattle frontier. This proposal has...

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A turquoise paradise between Catamarca and Tucumán: the Aguada del Cobre river.

At the border between Catamarca and Tucumán, there is a corner of extraordinary beauty that seems to be taken...