There are many different types of forests with different types of trees. Learn more about a few types of forests and the trees that populate them. Science Trek is available to stream on pbs.org and ...

To some forest creatures, a tree is a home. To scientists, it’s a beacon. A new way of mapping forests from the air by measuring chemical signatures of the tree canopy is revealing previously ...

These massive forests hold important environmental value—but many are threatened. Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman ...

Block plantations like these may look efficient, but research shows that more diverse and randomised tree arrangements boost forest productivity and ecosystem health. A new paper published in Nature ...

Deforestation is changing the way monkeys communicate in their natural habitat, according to a new study. This study offers the first evidence in animal communication scholarship of differences in ...

An international team led by Purdue University scientists has created the first spatial database of planted forests in East Asia by combining data collected on-site and via satellite. Produced with ...

Old aspens in Colorado's San Juan Mountains. Photo by Robert T. Leverett/American Forests The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. The big-tree ...