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The future of two Katahdin-area paper mills is in doubt after a turnaround company pulled out of talks to buy them.

Volunteers are sought to census frogs.

A judge throws out Plum Creek's development plan for the Moosehead Region. And the state appeals the ruling.

First the mountain pine beetle, now the southern pine beetle.

The U.S. Forest Service's new logging approach helps a tiny Alaska town.

How much carbon can an old growth forest in China suck up? 

Remember Chernobyl?

Dozens of other interesting forest-related stories are available by clicking here.

You'll notice that our site has a new look. We're in the process of a redesign with the help of the friendly folks at Oakleaf Studios.

Meanwhile, check out our latest Fresh from the Woods feature. We call it The Forest Bookshelf, a list of what we think are some of the best books about the northern forest. Just click on Fresh from the Woods to browse our list.

Coming next week, a look at the Underground Forest, a teeming, complex world you've probably never given a second thought.

See you in the woods!

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