National Park Service cuts down dangerous trees along Natchez Trace Parkway
In 2023, a severe drought in Mississippi triggered a bark beetle infestation that caused large numbers of pine trees to die along the Natchez Trace Parkway / NPS file Work begins on August 26 to remove hazardous trees along the…
Trees can hold their breath during forest fires
During wildfires, people are urged to stay indoors and keep windows closed to avoid breathing in the smoke. Surrounding trees don’t have that option, of course, but a new study suggests some species may also be able to protect themselves…
A tree study in Oregon could help northern forests survive the climate crisis
Wildfires have long been known to destroy large swathes of forests, wreaking havoc on tree canopies and surrounding communities, but a new study from Oregon State University finds that the effects of heat on new tree growth have not been…
