The researchers discovered a hidden world of life among the roots of Chile's ancient alerce trees. Here's why that's important.

A new study from Umeå University has revealed that the trees’ circadian clock guides their growth and the timing of seasonal events like the appearance of leaves in spring. The researchers ...

“As humans, our everyday lives are sustained by the behaviors and interactions of forest organisms,” photographer David Herasimtschuk writes of old growth forests. “Yet, because these processes and ...

If a tree falls in the forest, it can create an opening for more incoming light, and that makes a significant impact on the surrounding environment, according to new research. An international science ...

The Biden administration has published its proposed plan for preserving old-growth trees in national forests across the country, opening another opportunity for public input on conserving ancient ...

GRAYLING, MI – For generations, this was the biggest and most-hugged tree in the largest stand of old growth pine trees remaining in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. “The Monarch” presided as the crowned ...

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 ...