Helicopter seeds, also known as samara fruits, are winged seeds that glide through the air to disperse over a wide area. Found on various trees, these seeds delight nature enthusiasts with their ...

As the 2026 hurricane season proceeds and a strong El Niño disrupts weather patterns around the globe, the world’s trees will ...

Fossil tree resins open a window into the deep past as their organic compounds, termed biomarkers, can be used to identify the botanical provenance of these ancient trees, as well as the ...

Trees provide us with lots of things: oxygen, shade, fruit, beauty, and sometimes even, unexpected entertainment. They have a ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Tree root systems are seldom on the minds of forest owners, tree planters, ...