Scientists have discovered that trees can sense their own shape and straighten their trunks using specialized wood that acts ...

These national parks are known for their characteristic trees—several are even named after their signature tree species. Trees are vital parts of their ecosystems and are important contributors to the ...

Coast redwoods, which grow only from central California to southern Oregon, slow photosynthesis when temperatures ramp up, ...

This is an edition of Time-Travel Thursdays, a journey through The Atlantic’s archives to contextualize the present and surface delightful treasures. Sign up here. Trees can seem like timeless beings.

Want to do something good for the Earth? Plant a tree. This common belief, once an inspiration for Earth Day T-shirts, now forms the basis of a booming global industry. As countries try to meet their ...

There was a time when any tree injury had us reaching for cans of black tar and wound dressings, but is sealing tree wounds ...

A growing body of research shows the many ways trees improves our mental and physical health. There's a push to understand more. It's well known that trees help counter climate change by soaking up ...

On a cutover California hillside thick with scrubby redwoods, Scotch broom, and poison oak, Mike Fay missed a step, started to slide, and felt a stiletto jab the top of his left foot. After ...

Thirty trees were planted at West Lake Park in Davenport to help restore the park’s tree canopy. Trees Forever partnered with ...