Category : Conservation


Brazil Court Orders Fordlandia Restoration

A Brazilian court has ruled that officials must restore and preserve Fordlandia, the Amazon ghost town founded by Henry Ford nearly a century ago, marking a milestone in heritage protection.

Cerne Abbas Giant Re-Chalked with 17 Tonnes

Britain's largest chalk figure, the Cerne Abbas Giant, is being restored with 17 tonnes of fresh chalk by National Trust staff and volunteers, a process taking two weeks.

1587 Map May Show Noah's Ark Location

A 1587 world map by Urbano Monte depicts Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat, aligning with the Durupınar site. Modern scans reveal hidden chambers, reigniting debate over the biblical vessel's resting place.

Rare Mountain Bongos Repatriated to Kenya

Four critically endangered mountain bongos have been flown from Czechia to Kenya to strengthen the gene pool at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy's breeding and rewilding programme.

Portland's 'Jurassic Park' Island Opens to Public

Ross Island in Portland, Oregon, long off-limits due to private ownership and mining, is gradually opening to the public. Donations of land and restoration efforts aim to transform it into a wildlife preserve, but contamination and cleanup challenges rema

Boy Scarred by Giant Hogweed 'Toy Axe'

A young boy suffered severe burns after using giant hogweed as a toy axe during a caravan holiday. His mother warns others about the dangerous plant.

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