This rainforest tree solved one of evolution’s hardest problems. Here’s how it evolved to use tension and geometry to fire ...

Tree thinking is a pedagogical approach that emphasises the interpretation and construction of phylogenetic trees to elucidate evolutionary relationships. In the context of evolutionary biology ...

Climate change is causing trees to sprout earlier in spring. Nevertheless, some tree species are growing less. A study by the ...

Scientists have discovered a tropical “dynamite tree” that explosively launches seeds at 150 mph. The mechanism uses physics, ...

“Every wound a tree receives in its lifetime is recorded in the wood,” Alex Shigo said in his “New Tree Biology Dictionary” (Shigo and Trees, Associates, 1986). I would add: Wounds are also recorded ...

When arborists evaluate trees, whether it is a few trees on a home ground or many on a large commercial site, it is critical to note health condition. We commonly score the health factor with a range ...

The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees is a nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve, protect and plant trees to enhance the quality of life and health for present and future generations in the ...

In the Lahontan Valley, one of the most damaging practices conducted by untrained operators is tree topping. It cannot be ...