The researchers discovered a hidden world of life among the roots of Chile's ancient alerce trees. Here's why that's important.

Nearly any pinecone from a coniferous tree will do, as long as the ones you collect are not rotten. Large pinecones will take up more space with fewer pinecones. Spruce, fir, true pines, larch, and ...

“Again and again, our data was leading us to the same conclusion: with their time-worn genes and deep-rooted connections, the old trees were essential to the rebirth of the forest,” writes Simard.

Learn about forestry, fire and natural resources concepts in Paradise in Butte County on April 18 and in Eureka in Humboldt County on May 2.

Establishing forests can capture carbon and boost biodiversity — but some biomes are a better bet than others, a recent study ...

Gesundheit.

When you picture an ancient crocodile from millions of years ago, you probably imagine a low-slung, scaly water predator ...