A Chinese proverb says that the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second best time is today. But it's not ...

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 ...

Do Sons of the Forest trees grow back? It may seem like a silly question, but you're in a forest surrounded by trees, right? But wood is an essential resource in building a sturdy, cannibal-safe ...

But the total number of trees has plummeted by roughly 46 percent since the start of human civilization, the study estimates. Using a combination of satellite imagery, forest inventories ...

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 ...