Why a decades-old forest planting practice from Japan is gaining traction in the U.S.By Lauren Gallup (NPR), Courtney Flatt (NPR) and Bianca Garcia (NPR)May 28, 2026 1 p.m.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up