From the Himalayas to Newt Gingrich, the 'tree-huggers' prevail

On Earth Day, we take a look back at the rocky history of "tree-huggers." The term originated in the 1970s in the Himalayas ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The Planet Needs Prosperous Forests. These Scientists Are Planting More Than 33,000 Trees to Find the Perfect Species Blends

Forests provide myriad benefits, including timber, wildlife attraction, local cooling and climate resilience. At the ...
Purdue University

How to Identify Tree Defects and What to Do about It?

Purdue Landscape Report: Trees provide many benefits for our homes and properties. If a tree is found to have a defect such as dead branches or broken limbs from a storm; it can become a risk issue.

Pineville Tree Board gives seedlings for ‘Tree City’ status

McDonald County residents were given the opportunity to choose from four types of tree seedlings to plant in celebration of ...
Science Daily

Scientists just captured trees glowing with electricity during storms

Scientists chasing thunderstorms in a retrofitted minivan finally captured something never seen before in nature: faint ...
Purdue University

Equipment Damage to Trees

One of the most dangerous pests to trees is a human, especially with equipment. Injuries to trees caused by a lawn mower or weed trimmer can seriously threaten a tree’s health. Additionally, damage ...

Oklahoma City's Survivor Tree saplings spread hope across the nation

The Survivor Tree, a symbol of resilience from the OKC bombing, has saplings planted prominently nationwide to remember the ...

Trees are magic. In Newport, volunteers are working to expand their healthy reach

On Newport’s south side, historic and opulent mansions sit on an avenue with mature trees that help cool the neighborhoods, ...