Unlike many other trees, beech trees can survive in lower light strata caused by oaks, tulip poplars and other sun seekers.

Every time I go for a walk or take a drive, I like to observe the numerous species of trees that grow in our area. It is ...

Forest ecologist Mark Harmon has been exhaustively examining dead logs for 40 years, and he’s found a complex world few ...

Get advice on fungal conks on live oaks, plumbagos and nematodes, safe glyphosate use near wells, shade turf, and choosing Texas memorial trees.

The hot, dry summers Clark County and much of the Pacific Northwest have experienced in recent years are harming some native tree species. Forestry experts and environmental groups say western hemlock ...

Most plants provide the literal fuel to a fire, and they will quickly go up in flames—right next to your house. “Embers and small flames are the main way that the majority of homes ignite in wildfires ...

We usually think about climate requirements when shopping for a new plant, but it's crucial to also make sure a species is ...

UConn Huskies, it’s that beautiful time of year in Storrs again. You open the door to leave for your 8 a.m. and a brisk chill hits your face instead of dry and heavy heat. The flannels and ...

In 1986, Robert Chambers committed a terrible crime that became a lurid tabloid fixture and a cautionary tale of class, ...

Life cycles require the creation of an autonomous individual, that individual’s growth and that individual’s reproduction In ...

Western NC works on recovery after Hurricane Helene, from debris removal and restoration efforts at Lake Lure to the storm’s long-lasting impact on the forest canopy. And outside Lake Lure, debris ...

The winner of The Anne Brown Essay Prize for Scotland 2025, Tamara Fulcher tells how she came to write Firle - a deeply touching exploration of ...