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Some measure seasonal shifts by Earth’s position relative to the sun, while others use annual temperature cycles. Here’s the difference between astronomical and meteorological seasons.Source: When does spring start? Here’s why each season begins twice. | National...

| Smithsonian Magazine How experts have determined that bristlecone pines, sequoias and baobabs have stood for thousands of yearsSource: The Science Behind the Oldest Trees on Earth | Science

If you look at an evolutionary diagram, you can see where Homo sapiens branched off from other primates. You can see where apples branched off from the rest of the rose family. But you won't see where trees branched off from other plants. That's because they never...

Forest bathing is a mindful, meditative practice.Source: What is forest bathing? | Live Science

“Crew 3 did an amazing job cutting down 2 trees and cleaning up the area around the trees. Would recommend!” –Leah R., via Facebook Thanks, Leah!

Reforestation projects should include a variety of tree species and ensure genetic diversity within each species to maximize new forests' health and productivity.Source: Forests benefit from tree species variety and genetic diversity: The variety of tree species and...

By quantifying the seed production of more than 700 trees species worldwide and how each species' productivity can vary by location, two new studies can help boost the success of efforts to replant and restore forests after devastating wildfires, droughts or other...

These organisms have survived virtually unchanged through 5 mass extinctions and half a billion years.Source: Plants evolved even earlier than we thought, exquisite 3D fossils suggest | Live Science

A 30-year tree planting campaign in Portland, Oregon, allowed researchers to show that the number of trees planted in the street is associated with reductions in mortality, and that the association grows stronger as the trees age and grow.Source: Planting trees can...

We Studied the Tree Rings of the Batavia Shipwreck Timbers – They Told Us Much About Global Seafaring HistorySource: We Studied the Tree Rings of the Batavia Shipwreck Timbers – They Told Us Much About Global Seafaring History | Discover Magazine

After Friends of Trees planted 50,000 trees on Portland streets, researchers found that living near them reduced disease risk in residents.Source: Planting Trees in a City 30 Years Ago May Have Lowered the Risk of Deaths From Diseases | Good News Network

“Bogan Tree showed up on time and quickly took down my tree, 2 hrs 5mins From start to finish! And ground the stump too! They did a great job cleaning up! The only way you knew they were here was that the tree was gone ! Thanks for a great job!” –Ron B, via Facebook...

A unique species on Socotra in Yemen, famed for its bright red resin and umbrella-shaped crown, has been in decline for years. Now islanders are leading efforts to save itSource: Saving the dragon’s blood: how an island refused to let a legendary tree die out | Yemen...

Years ago, Hampton Lumber company decided to replant the hill's trees with early-changing larch in the shape of a smiley face.Source: Lumber Company Grows Trees That Smile With Massive Grin for Oregon Drivers | Good News Network

Scientists have developed a method for the direct observation of fine roots, which control the uptake of nutrients and water by trees. This provides a valuable addition to the existing knowledge of carbon and nutrient cycling in the forest floor, leading to further...

Trees have a birthday, just like any other type of organism.Source: When did Earth's first forests emerge? | Live Science

We Studied the Tree Rings of the Batavia Shipwreck Timbers – They Told Us Much About Global Seafaring HistorySource: We Studied the Tree Rings of the Batavia Shipwreck Timbers – They Told Us Much About Global Seafaring History | Discover Magazine

Compounds from a Brazilian tree bark can now be used to treat acute myeloid leukaemia after a new technique that delivers it straight into the cancer cell.Source: Scientists Turn Brazilian Tree Bark Into Promising Treatment for Leukemia Photo Credit: Mauroguanandi, CC...

Community, family, connection … how trees could be the model for a new way of beingSource: The big idea: can forests teach us to live better? | Science and nature books | The Guardian

These famous, ancient woodlands are some of the oldest forests in the world. Learn how you can visit them.Source: 10 Famous, Ancient Forests Around the World