DEC forester Theresa Draves, left, helps volunteers install a tree tube to protect newly planted trees in North Harmony State Forest. Submitted photo Community Science and tree planting are on a new ...

A 100-year-old sycamore stands sentinel in a Los Angeles park, surrounded by humanity’s buzz. Its outstretched limbs beckon weary pedestrians to find reprieve under its generous girth. Many do, not ...

Planting street trees in the city provides an enormous benefit for residents and the environment. Youngstown CityScape is part of the Mahoning Valley TreeCorps,which is taking on the challenge of tree ...

When I lived in New York City, the view from my kitchen window was framed by a tremendous scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) who towered over the brick homes below — a 150-year-old remnant from before the ...

The Trump administration's efforts to end federal diversity, equity and inclusion programs has hit an unexpected target: In February, communities around the country learned that funding was canceled ...

Reforestation is gaining global momentum as a climate solution, but its success depends on how and where it’s done. A new study mapped locations where tree planting and forest regrowth are most likely ...

Commercial Christmas tree lots may bring in trees from tree farms in other states, but the trees meet the regulations set in place to prevent bringing pests and plant diseases into Utah. Nurseries ...

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