Yosemite’s Early Survey Results Support Testing Visitor Management, Not Declaring Victory
September 3, 2026
Yosemite's early visitor results are promising, but transparent methodology and ecological measures should guide the next decision.
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Rabies-Positive Bat Reported at Yosemite’s Curry Village
September 3, 2026
Yosemite is urging anyone who directly contacted a bat near Curry Village around May 18 to seek public-health guidance.
Kahuku Unit Reopens After Hurricane Damage
September 3, 2026
Kahuku reopens September 3, although storm-damaged roads and lingering trail hazards require caution.
How Thermal Drones Are Changing the Search for Whio
September 3, 2026
Thermal drones could help conservation teams find threatened whio in the fast, broken rivers where conventional surveys are difficult.
Aerial Survey Finds Severe Possum Damage in Rare New Zealand Forest
September 3, 2026
Aerial monitoring found possum impacts on roughly half of vulnerable tōtara and cedar trees in a rare Mid Canterbury forest.
Chagres National Park Reopens After River Conditions Improve
September 2, 2026
Chagres National Park has reopened following a precautionary closure, but officials continue to urge caution around rivers and affected sectors.
Recovering Wild Dogs Offer a Cautious Signal From Chinko
September 2, 2026
Reports of increasing African wild-dog activity in Chinko offer hope—and a reason to seek stronger long-term population evidence.
Canada Commits Nearly $130 Million to Climate-Ready Park Infrastructure
September 2, 2026
Canada is directing nearly $130 million toward storm recovery, visitor safety, ecological connectivity and heritage protection in Cape Breton/Unama’ki and Canso.
Europe’s Nature-Restoration Law Moves From Rules to National Plans
September 2, 2026
EU countries have submitted their first national blueprints for meeting binding ecosystem-restoration targets.
Suspected Buffalo Poaching in Kruger Prompts Police Manhunt
September 2, 2026
Police are investigating the killing of a buffalo bull in Kruger National Park after tracks led toward the park boundary.