Though being struck by lightning is usually bad, the tropical tree Dipteryx oleifera benefits. A strike kills other nearby trees and parasitic vines.

Lightning is usually seen as a harbinger of destruction in forests, killing or damaging trees in their blasts. But in the ...

Right outside Detroit a native forest has stood undisturbed for centuries—but now, the 300 year-old oaks are gaining ...

"Whenever you're mulching trees, remember these three things," Josh started, explaining why forming a shallow, wide, ...

Street trees usually grow in appalling soils, have little space for their roots, are rarely watered and often get ...

Poodle-dog bush thrives in Southern California mountains after wildfires. It's pretty but petting it can result in a severe ...

Knowing the names and stories of trees can add a whole new layer to your hikes. Here are eight that you might spot on ...

When you think of Paul McCartney, chances are that the first things to come to mind are mop tops, screaming fans—aka ...

People like to start fires,” said Robert Scheller, a forestry and environmental resources professor at N.C. State. “We’re ...

Millions of trees knocked down by Hurricane ... mountainous terrain allowed blazes to grow, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said. The Table Rock Fire expanded to more than 2 square miles ...

A wildfire at Table Rock State Park, which ignited on Friday, has already consumed over 1,000 acres and continues to grow. The Pickens ... and overlapping large trees blocked their path, making ...

When thinking about growing backyard fruit trees, most folks consider whether they have enough space. Espalier is a French word adapted from Italian which means "to rest the shoulder on." This ...