Sometimes reaching a height of more than 100 feet tall with trunk diameters often well over 10 feet, the American chestnut was the giant of the eastern U.S. forests. There were once billions of them and their range stretched from Georgia and Alabama to Michigan, but the majestic tree was gone before forest science existed […]
As a boy, I was too terrified to tackle the beautiful horse chestnut near my home. But I’ve changed a lot in four decades Source: You’re never too old to climb a tree – and I should know | Adrian Chiles | The Guardian
Ecologists thought these trees had long been torn down in New England. Then Bob Leverett proved them wrong. Source: Old, Primeval Forests May Be a Powerful Tool to Fight Climate Change | Science | Smithsonian Magazine
Watching your trees endure the cold winter can be grueling, especially if it is their first. In our attempts to save our trees we often do more harm than good. Here are a three tips in keeping your trees healthy this winter. Source: 3 Winter Precautions to Keep You and Your Trees Safe – Arbor […]
A recent study from Rice University, the Houston Health Department’s environmental division and Houston Wilderness discovered the numerous benefits of planting “super trees” – native trees that benefit the environment in a particular area the most – and now, researchers are sharing their findings so other urban areas can benefit. Source: ‘Super Trees’ May Be […]
They may be vine-smothered ruins today, but the lost cities of the ancient tropics still have a lot to teach us about how to live alongside nature Source: The real urban jungle: how ancient societies reimagined what cities could be – podcast | News | The Guardian
The largest rainforests host a variety of unique plants and animals. Source: What are the largest rainforests in the world? | Live Science
Tropical forests can bounce back with surprising rapidity, a new study published today suggests. Source: Tropical forests can partially regenerate in just 20 years without human interference | Conservation | The Guardian Photograph: Morley Read/Alamy
Wenlock Edge, Shropshire: This old field maple, stripped of all its butter-yellow leaves, seems to be floating in the dim light. Source: The naked mystery of the winter tree | The Guardian Photograph: Maria Nunzia
They’re not just for Christmas anymore! Source: Pink Ceramic Trees Are the Newest Valentine’s Day Decor Trend | Better Homes & Gardens
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