Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Botanical markers and tree characteristics should be used when identifying a ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Trees are among the earth's most useful and beautiful products of nature.

Paper birch, though, is so much more. According to the National Park Service, there is evidence of the trees being used by ...

Pinyon-juniper woodlands are a common sight in much of Utah. But pinyon trees are declining, while junipers are expanding.

This video compares a wide range of tree species by placing them into distinct performance tiers. The ranking considers traits such as growth rate, lifespan, adaptability, and ecological role. Visual ...

Trees sourced from the Deep South could be hardy additions to Louisville's existing canopy as the city sees warmer summers.

Climate change is causing trees to sprout earlier in spring. Nevertheless, some tree species are growing less. A study by the ...