A forest in motion
Dense, dangerously crowded stands of trees are giving way to healthy, spacious forests across Alabama. This transformation is because active forest management on Alabama’s national forests is moving faster than it has in years, and the efforts are improving forest health and supporting local…
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Soothing the soul
Forest bathing can increase relaxation and improve our health. Joel Cruz, a retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran, participates in a forest bathing session in the Bankhead National Forest in Alabama, Spring 2024. (USDA Forest Service photo by Sheila Holifield)
Last summer, a military veteran seeking solace experienced tranquility in an unexpected…