The vast majority of forest restorations contain just one tree species—leaving them vulnerable to pests like the emerald ash ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Botanical markers and tree characteristics should be used when identifying a ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Trees are among the earth's most useful and beautiful products of nature.

To properly manage a tree, you need to know what species it is. Plus, tree identification is a lot of fun. Knowing a tree’s species is key to understanding their proper growing conditions, how to ...

Small ornamental trees are terrifically useful, offering beauty, structure, and seasonal interest without overwhelming ...

A new critically endangered tree species has been discovered in Panama—one that was already under threat even before it was ...

Tropical trees are better neighbors than trees in temperate forests, according to a study published in the journal Nature by ...