“Insect herbivores have long been known to accumulate plant defense metabolites from their diet as defenses against their own enemies,” she said in a study recently published in PNAS. “However, as ...

The emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle wreaking havoc on America's ash trees. We explain how it got here and how it is being tackled.

Infestations can spread silently. Officials issue warning as harmful insects spread across US region: 'Highly vulnerable' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Drive through Florida’s stunning 12-mile tree tunnel on Martin Grade Scenic Highway — a peaceful, nostalgic road wrapped in oak canopies and Old Florida charm.

If you spot tiny holes and piles of sawdust on your tree, bark beetles could be the culprit. Unfortunately, the solution ...

Yards that include mature trees and native plants are critical rest stops for the millions of birds that migrate through the ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources aerially surveyed more than 13.5 million acres last year, checking for forest ...

RUTLAND – Worcester is removing thousands of of trees, and it’s not happening within city borders. It’s occurring in the ...

Native trees, especially oaks and birch, are important to the reproductive success of insectivorous birds and other wildlife.

Asters blushing pink against the misty dusk, crimson-colored huckleberry stems laden with unopened buds, a clump of weedy ...

Native trees, such as oaks, have long held a special place in our culture and countryside. Now, researchers have shown that ...

Bitternut hickory was long considered a worthless “trash” tree. Locals now believe it contains a hidden treasure – and could ...