Scientists are investigating the reasons some plants still wear last season’s tattered clothes.

Trees play a central role in life on Earth. They store CO₂, provide habitats for animals, fungi, and insects, stabilize soils ...

As I’ve noted more than once, being able to name the plants around you is kind of a superpower. At the very least, it allows ...

A two-part workshop on winter tree identification is scheduled for Feb. 12 and Feb. 14 at Spring Mill State Park. The ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Trees are among the earth's most useful and beautiful products of nature.

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Botanical markers and tree characteristics should be used when identifying a ...

Tropical forests are among the planet’s most powerful natural climate tools, yet after logging or pasture use they can take decades to recover their biomass and biodiversity. New research suggests ...

The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...

Forests worldwide may be entering a new phase marked by fewer specialized tree species and more fast-growing generalists.

A: Here are some truly awful trees that I recommend against planting. Most of these are on the invasive species list.

Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program helped identify five Illinois State Champion trees after a two‑year search ...