20
May
Lightning strike blows bark off tree
Check out the results of a stormy encounter between lightning and the hapless tree it used to find a path to the ground.
20
May
Lightning strike blows bark off tree
Check out the results of a stormy encounter between lightning and the hapless tree it used to find a path to the ground.
10
May
09
May
Forests flee, dump CO2 as climate warms
An array of ecosystems will relocate due to global warming, but new research suggests the northward flight of boreal forests could be especially harmful.
03
May
Tree’s drought distress call heard in lab
Air bubbles form in a tree when it is trying to suck moisture out of dry ground during droughts.
02
May
How plants may offset global warming
Plants release gases that stick to human-produced aerosols that in turn leads to more cloud coverage and chances cooler temperatures.
26
Apr
How to celebrate Arbor Day without a yard
Make a commitment this year to make every day Arbor Day, even if you don’t have a place to plant a tree.
The best trees for urban (and suburban) yards
The world needs more trees. Here are recommended varieties for planting.
Money from trees? Only if you plant them in the right place
A study found that shade trees planted on the south and west sides of a building lowered homeowners’ utility bills, while those planted on the east side had no effect and those on the north actually cost them money in the long run.
Happy Arbor Day!
24
Apr
Poisoned Toomer’s Corner oaks cut down after final celebration
Auburn University football fans celebrated under the trees one last time this weekend.
23
Apr
Infographic: What can 1 million trees do?
via treehugger