The giant trees of tropical forests are important allies in the fight against climate change because of their ability to ...

A study of China's planted and natural forests reveals age, species mix, and CO2 sensitivity all contribute to how fast trees ...

Boreal forests are being clear-cut faster than some of their wildlife and plant species can recover, with a few failing to ...

New research documents how older trees support younger saplings, and offers a different way to think about logging and ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Forest conservation and restoration could make a major contribution to tackling the ...

Timber sale production in the Chatahochee National Forest in Georgia on July 31, 2017. Conservationists say National Forests need to be left alone now more than ever to maximize carbon capture. Some ...

China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research ...

Nearly one year later, the houses that went down in last April’s earthquake are still in ruins along the banks of the Tama Kosi. None of the 200 families living in temporary huts here have begun to ...

A more natural, mixed planting can still deliver food, save money, and reduce day-to-day work.

The death of 'Robin Hood' tree in Sherwood Forest leaves us with one less ancient sentinel. Here's a closer look, from the ...