More action is urgently needed to safeguard the world’s precious mountain ecosystems, according to a University of York researcher whose policy brief is being presented at this month’s United Nations ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 15. Mountain ecosystems are among the most dynamic and diverse environments. They span different latitudes and altitudes, creating a ...

High up in the mountains of Southeast Asia, humans are felling forests at an alarming clip for resources like palm oil and timber, jeopardizing the survival of many rare, endangered species that live ...

Mountains are home to more than 85% of the world's amphibian, bird and mammal species. Lowland slopes are rich in animal and plant species. And rugged, high-elevation environments, although lacking ...

GREEN ALDER DEFENDERS: Justin Tapia, left, and Giacomo Borso, right, document species on Roan Mountain. Photo by Borso If you’re hiking the Appalachian Trail on Roan Mountain near Carver’s Gap, you ...

Reduced snow cover and shifting vegetation patterns in the Alps, both driven by climate change, are having major combined impacts on biodiversity and functioning of ecosystems in the high mountains, ...

ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new trail is under construction at Roan Mountain State Park, adding camping options. Park staff hopes these sites will offer a new location for hikers enjoying the ...

Colorado Mountain College will hold its annual, free and virtual Sustainability Studies and Ecosystem Science & Stewardship Conference on April 18. The conference, in addition to providing a forum for ...

The weather forecast was checked and rechecked, safety zones had been selected, fallback plans and contingencies were formulated, and notifications were sent out to county 911 dispatch and local fire ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains the most visited national park despite a 5.4% decrease in visits in 2025. Reduced visitation can benefit the park's diverse ecosystem and wildlife by ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In the picturesque landscapes of Colorado, a unique form of hunting has been stirring debate for years — hunting mountain lions with hounds. This ...