Baptism of fire

Though the Yellowstone forest recovery is well under way, moose still suffer.

Tree-spikers nailed

The first two people convicted under federal tree-spiking laws will spend time behind bars.

Rancher acquitted in Montana

A jury acquits rancher Paul Berger of charges that he poisoned eagles in Montana.

On this forest, multiple use is logging, and logging

An advocacy group's efforts to protect the Black Hill's ecosystem from too much logging is hindered by a lack of scientific data.

What's in a name?

Animal Damage Control will change its name to Wildlife Services.

Stone Container cuts a wide swath: In the woods, it cuts, runs and blames

Stone Forest Industries blames environmental groups and the Forest Service for its mill closing when company management is really to blame.

Stone Container cuts a wide swath: Financially, it grew too fast and is now sinking (like a stone)

Author contends financial recklessness caused Stone Forest Industries' sawmill demise.

Killer bees: Anything that attacks a poodle or a lawn mower can't be all bad.

The author describes the perils of living in the land of killer bees.

Forest Service: Villain and scapegoat

Essay: The Forest Service is divided into old guard and new.

Guns, theft still kill eagles

Native Americans as well as gun buffs and foreign groups are responsible for killing and selling bald eagles.

Bald eaglets in Arizona have guardian angels

State biologists and bureaus are finding new ways to protect young eagles.

Do eagles suffer from bad moral character?

Black bear kills logger

A black bear kills a logger near Cotopaxi, Colorado.