Trees are some of the largest and most widespread organisms on Earth, yet the true number of their species has been an enduring mystery. This lack of knowledge is detrimental to conservation efforts.
A new tropical tree species discovered in Cameroon was recently named after actor and climate advocate Leonardo Di Caprio, who had campaigned against rampant deforestation in the African nation. A new ...
The planet is becoming greener, but scientists warn that forests with fast-growing trees are more fragile and less resilient.
Earth's forests are concealing about 9,200 species of trees that scientists have not yet discovered, according to a new estimate. More than 100 scientists from all over the world built the largest ...
A new study created a comprehensive checklist of all tree species native to the contiguous United States. With 881 species now assessed for extinction threats, up to 16 percent of the tree species are ...
A new tropical tree species discovered in Cameroon was recently named after actor and climate advocate Leonardo Di Caprio, who had campaigned against rampant deforestation in the African nation. A new ...