Because they have grown old within a forest — as opposed to seeding in on an old pasture — they have long since shed their lower limbs, and their crowns are now growing above surrounding trees. They ...

Spending time in the forest isn't just enjoyable, it's good for your health. NPR's Life Kit has research-backed exercises to try the next time you're among trees. When you step into the forest ...

When officials make tough calls on which areas to prioritize for conservation, biodiversity is often their top consideration ... conflicting, view of how life interacts in a forest or other ...

Previously it was hoped repairs could be made to Tree Top Way, in Salcey Forest, Northamptonshire ... who have loved visiting it for a bird's eye view over the tree canopy and understand how ...

From microbes to four-legged critters, dead trees play an essential role in a forest’s ecosystem ... high diversity of species that varies from top to bottom. Fallen trees—often called ...

The ancient forest was made up of the first trees to ever grow on Earth – bizarre “prototype” trees that had to rip their skeletons apart in order to grow. Among the sandstone cliffs of ...