When you think about big trees, likely what comes to mind are some of the Earth’s biggest trees, like giant sequoias or redwoods, which can grow to roughly 25 stories tall. But big trees are actually ...

The death of these giants would have a major impact on the forest, but because they are few and far between, almost nothing is known about what causes them to die Elisabeth King The purple-flowered ...

Scientists from an international project are racing to figure out what kills these anchors of their ecosystems—before it’s too late to save them Ellyn Lapointe - Freelance Writer When hunting for the ...

LANSING – Along Sycamore Creek, south of Potter Park Zoo, stands a white willow so massive that it's on the National Register of Champion Trees. With a girth of 389 inches, the whopper willow dwarfs ...

The bigger they are, the harder they fall, right? When we lose big trees — the majestic and memorable — it hits us hard because we know it takes decades or even centuries for trees to reach those ...

Before the holiday bustle becomes all-consuming, consider arranging to have your large trees inspected and pruned this winter. “It will be easier to reserve the services of a trained and qualified ...

The biggest trees in Michigan are still being discovered. Sixteen new state champion tree contenders were submitted to the recent Michigan Big Tree Hunt, which goes to show that there are still ...

With Earth Day in the recent past, I would like to discuss the most ecologically important living thing on Earth - trees. They are the essential component for the health and stability of the entire ...

The biennial Michigan Big Tree Hunt is back and inviting outdoor adventurers to join in on a statewide search for Michigan’s biggest trees. Participants have an entire year to help track down Michigan ...