The arrival of new plant pests and diseases is likely to severely damage UK trees and woodlands in the coming decades, new research shows. The arrival of new plant pests and diseases is likely to ...

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade — but what about when life does not give you lemons? Well, you make the lemons yourself (with a bit of soil, gardening and patience for about 15 years!).

Most of Europe's original natural forests have been transformed for agriculture and managed forests producing energy, paper, ...

Increasing tree species diversity is often regarded as a way to make forests more resilient to climate change. However, a new international study led by the University of Freiburg shows that diversity ...

Tree-ring samples taken by Paulo Quadri, who earned a Ph.D. in environmental studies from UC Santa Cruz, were included in the study. (Photo by Luz A. de Wit) The top-line findings of a massive ...

Old-growth forests store more carbon than managed forests, especially in soil. This changes how we think about climate and ...

Los Angeles has some of the strictest tree planting rules in the nation. These policies limit tree growth, worsen shade disparities and don't improve safety, researchers found. When researchers ...

The idea of having a fruit tree in your backyard is appealing for several reasons. Not only can these trees add some character to your outdoor spaces, but you might also be able to pick fruit from ...