UGANDA-MPIGI-WORLD FOREST DAY

UGANDA-MPIGI-WORLD FOREST DAY

(240321) -- KAMPALA, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 19, 2024 shows eucalyptus tree seedlings at the nursery garden of Bukuwa Nurseries SMC Ltd, a private tree nursery operator, in Mpigi district, Central Uganda. TO GO WITH "Feature: Uganda's forest conservation efforts bear fruit" (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

UGANDA-MPIGI-WORLD FOREST DAY

UGANDA-MPIGI-WORLD FOREST DAY

(240321) -- KAMPALA, March 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Charles Bukuwa, director of Bukuwa Nurseries SMC Ltd, a private tree nursery operator, shows some of the eucalyptus tree seedlings during an interview in Mpigi district, Central Uganda, March 19, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Uganda's forest conservation efforts bear fruit" (Photo by Nicholas Kajoba/Xinhua)

US: Atmospheric River – Violent Winds Knock Down Trees Leaving Multiple Deaths In California 5

A powerful atmospheric river storm continued to hit California on Monday, February 5, causing widespread damage. The storm brought heavy downpours, destructive mudslides, and violent winds that knocked down trees and power lines. 4 were killed by fallen trees in Northern California, 2 others from car wrecks in Southern California. 3 other deaths were reported raising the death toll across the state to 9, as of recent local reports on February 7.

Several Fires Out Of Control In Galicia

Several Fires Out Of Control In Galicia

Eucalyptus trees burn during the fire on October 12, 2023, in Vidal, Trabada, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The proximity of the fire to population centers has forced to declare the so-called 'situation 2' in the municipality of Trabada, Lugo. Specifically, the flames are approaching the villages of Barreiros, Vidal and Penacova, after starting in the parish of Trabada, in the municipality of the same name. To try to stabilize the fire have been mobilized five technicians, six agents, 13 brigades, 10 motor pumps, three shovels, a tractor, five technical support units, six aircraft and three helicopters. The other fire in Galicia, in the parish of Nieva, Avión (Ourense) remains stabilized after burning 70 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Several Fires Out Of Control In Galicia

Several Fires Out Of Control In Galicia

Eucalyptus trees burn during the fire on October 12, 2023, in Vidal, Trabada, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The proximity of the fire to population centers has forced to declare the so-called 'situation 2' in the municipality of Trabada, Lugo. Specifically, the flames are approaching the villages of Barreiros, Vidal and Penacova, after starting in the parish of Trabada, in the municipality of the same name. To try to stabilize the fire have been mobilized five technicians, six agents, 13 brigades, 10 motor pumps, three shovels, a tractor, five technical support units, six aircraft and three helicopters. The other fire in Galicia, in the parish of Nieva, Avión (Ourense) remains stabilized after burning 70 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires ravaging in northern Spanish region of Asturias

STORY: Wildfires ravaging in northern Spanish region of Asturias DATELINE: April 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wildfires in northern Spain STORYLINE: The region of Asturias in the north of Spain has been hit by a series of wildfires, with emergency services reporting over 100 different focal points on Friday. Unusually warm and dry weather, coupled with strong winds gusting at over 100 kmph has helped the flames to spread quickly. At least 170 people have been evacuated from their homes, and several roads in the region have been cut as a precautionary measure. Around 700 firemen are currently fighting the flames. The ravaging fires have now reached Monte Naranco, located on the outskirts of the city of Oviedo. The area is covered by eucalyptus trees and plantations for the paper industry, as well as chestnut and oak forests. The wildfires were clearly visible in Oviedo overnight, and residents were complaining about the strong smell of t

No. of koalas kept at Japanese zoos dropping

No. of koalas kept at Japanese zoos dropping

NAGOYA, Japan - One of five koala bears kept at Nagoya's Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens eats eucalyptus on Aug. 5, 2014. The cost of cultivating the plant is rising while the number of koalas kept at Japanese zoos is declining as they age.

Urban Animal Album

Urban Animal Album

OSAKA, Japan - Miku, Japan's oldest koala, eats eucalyptus leaves from the hand of a zoo attendant at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka on July 5, 2013. The koala turned 22 on July 26, 2014.

No. of koalas kept at Japanese zoos dropping

No. of koalas kept at Japanese zoos dropping

NAGOYA, Japan - One of five koala bears kept at Nagoya's Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens eats eucalyptus on Aug. 5, 2014. The cost of cultivating the plant is rising while the number of koalas kept at Japanese zoos is declining as they age. (Kyodo)

Urban Animal Album

Urban Animal Album

OSAKA, Japan - Miku, Japan's oldest koala, eats eucalyptus leaves from the hand of a zoo attendant at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka on July 5, 2013. The koala turned 22 on July 26, 2014. (Kyodo)