The squiggly trunks and branches of Black Locust stand out in the winter landscape. Photos by Katie Finch Leaves are probably the most common feature used to identify trees. But in winter, when so ...

Beneath the fluttering trails of cherry blossoms, Japan’s residents revel in the lap of Mother Nature. The people of this country have always turned heads by prioritizing the preservation of natural ...

Walk into any woods in New England (or the world) and you are bound to find standing dead trees. Depending upon where you live and how you view natural ecosystems these can be viewed either as ...

James says trees help by cooling neighborhoods, filtering air, reducing noise, and promoting activity and social interaction.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. One thing I love about living in the age of the internet is that old students can keep in touch much more easily than when I was ...

While out for a walk this weekend, some leaves were really in my face, which got me thinking about why. This is a very leafy time of year, with lots of leaves underfoot, so many that walking in the ...

Some architects and home designers are using one particular biophilic element to striking effect: trees. We’ve already seen public spaces around the globe incorporate trees in remarkable and beautiful ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A man who’s spent many hours planting seeds around Sioux Falls has grown a book that highlights the city’s natural beauty and history. Following years of work, “If Our Trees ...

Recent weather events in the D.C. region appear to highlight the impacts of climate change. Violent wind and thunderstorms brought down large trees — including one that crushed a car on Connecticut ...

The Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach is supposed to be a place to enjoy the great outdoors, but part of the beauty is disappearing. "Over by the river over there, I wasn't allowed to go ...