Controlled or prescribed fires have been used on Long Island since the 1995 Sunrise Fire near Westhampton to improve habitats ...

At issue is a piece of legislation that would loosen development restrictions meant to protect endangered species.

Pine barrens rely on fire to maintain ideal conditions ... How you can help protect and support butterfly populations Habitat loss is a major threat to butterflies and other pollinators, but ...

The State Department of Environmental Conservation plans to conduct prescribed burns on certain DEC-managed lands in Suffolk County between now and early May.

Gathered round Martha’s Pond in New Jersey’s iconic Pine Barrens, students in Claude Epstein’s environmental science class ...

A state plan to clear white pines in the Manuel F. Correllus Forest on Martha's Vineyard has caused debate. The state has ...

The causes involve more than just habitat loss, but there are steps you can take to help save these delicate creatures ...

Habitat loss, insecticides ... It’s a small, endangered butterfly that depends on oak savannas and pine barren ecosystems. These habitats are uncommon and require management, especially ...

Habitat loss, insecticides, rising temperatures and drying ... It’s a small, endangered butterfly that depends on oak ...