forests
Global Vegetation Growth Has Stalled for Past 20 Years—Now We May Know Why
The latest results could have significant implications for our understanding of how the planet will adapt to climate change.
World's Largest Single Organism Is Dying on Our Watch
Pando is a unique "forest of one tree" covering some 106 acres of the Fishlake National Forest in Utah.
Farm Bill Could Threaten 58.5M Acres of Forest Land
A new Republican piece of legislation will threaten about 58.5 million acres, or 91,000 square miles, of protected forest land according to environmental rights activists.
Arbor Day 2018: Fun Facts About Trees
There are tens of thousands of tree species in the world and we need them all.
Climate Change Helps Beech Trees, Devastates Others
The effects of climate change on forests depend on the type of tree.
Pancakes and Maple Syrup May Not Survive Climate Change
The stunning colors of autumn may also disappear.
China Plans 'Necklace' of Trees to Combat Beijing Smog
The report also suggests building huge ventilation tunnels to create wind which will lift the smog from the city
Forest Fires are Natural—But Don't Tell Tourists That
"Let it burn" approach to forest fires bumps against locals' fears and the need to capitalize on tourist season.
Why Trees Won't Save Us From Climate Change
A new study finds that climate change is significantly stunting trees' growth—hindering their ability to take carbon out of the air.
Invasive Pests Are Eating Trees Like Potato Chips
Shipping containers are no help in controlling the pest population.
'The Future Of Earth's Forests Is Highly Uncertain'
Scientists expect global warming to impede forests' ability to absorb the Earth's carbon.
Iceland: Out on a Limb
Trees are returning to the island nation, in large part due to rising temperatures.
Nearly a Third of Borneo's Rainforest Is Gone
Over just four decades, almost a third of the tropical rainforest has been completely eliminated