The United States is packed with spectacular national forests, and these special spots contain some of the most unique trees ...

Raymond Culbertson. We all know trees are climate heroes. They pull carbon dioxide out of the air, release the oxygen we ...

Metagenomic sequencing of tree bark microbiota indicated their ability to process some atmospheric gases, highlighting their ...

We already knew forests were heavy lifters in reducing climate pollution. New research reveals the tiny microbes in tree bark ...

Trees are known for absorbing CO2. But microbes in their bark also absorb other climate-active gases, methane, hydrogen, and ...

Tree bark has a total surface area similar to all of the land area on Earth. It is home to a wide range of microbial species ...

Australian researchers have discovered a hidden climate superpower of trees. Their bark harbors trillions of microbes that ...

Vast swathes of the country’s trees have been killed off by droughts and infestations, in a trend sweeping across Europe. A shift towards more biodiverse cultivation could offer answers ...

Spruce bark beetles hijack their host tree’s chemical defenses, transforming them into potent weapons against fungal threats.

Snow may look harmless, but for certain plants it can cause lasting harm. Understanding which ones need help can make winter ...

Well known as one of the best trees for a Japanese garden, acers are prized for their fall color, especially this one whose ...

Winter can be harsh on trees that have been planted within the last five years. Learn how to give young trees the special care they need in winter for stronger growth.