Trees

Views from the Cedars of God, a 25-acre forest preserve just six miles from the monastery. Situated in the Kadisha Valley, the site represents one of the last remaining pieces of old growth cedar forest in the country. Some of the trees are believed to be

These monks are on a mission to protect Lebanon’s sacred cedar trees — before it’s too late

Climate Change

Lebanon’s old-growth cedar forests have been decimated by centuries of logging. Now, rising temperatures from climate change are set to take the rest.

Forest burning

A super-simple strategy may be key to fighting climate change

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Man running under cherry blossom branches

Yes, that tree in the forest does make a sound. Have a listen.

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Avenue of Baobabs, Madagascar

One photographer’s 14-year quest to capture the world’s most interesting trees

Arts

Vines use climate change to catch a ride on the trees

Environment

New research shifts model on how forests contribute to carbon sequestration

Environment

New research out of Sweden, published recently in the Science magazine, changes the way scientists view trees’ contribution to carbon sequestration. Ecologist Karina Clemmensen learned that trees continue to store carbon in the environment for its entire life because of fungus growing on the tree roots.

New research survey suggests urban trees are on the decline

Environment

Research from the U.S. Forest Service found that in 19 of 20 U.S. cities surveyed, urban trees are on the decline. The vital piece of urban infrastructure are declining an average of three percent per year.

Growing trees to fight climate change in Burkina Faso

Environment

The Sahel region of West Africa is being hit hard by climate change, but a small, green secret is helping farmers fight the warming trend: trees.

The World

Trees

Is Bigger Better? Every year the non-profit organization American Forests updates its registry of the champion trees in each species in the country.

The World

Trees – Is Bigger Better?

Every year the non-profit organization American Forests updates its registry of the champion trees in each species in the country.