A forest with high tree-species diversity is better at buffering heat peaks in summer and cold peaks in winter than a forest with fewer tree species. This is the result of a study led by researchers ...

A team co-led by a Purdue University researcher has found that groups of fungi influence global tree species in distinct ways, depending on latitude and aridity. The team's data underscores the ...

Learn about the importance of tree diversity and why now is the time to prune back your shrubs. This week on Backyard Farmer, Heather Beyers from Great Plains Nursery shares the importance of tree ...

A recent study published in National Science Review challenges the traditional emphasis on trees in forest ecology, revealing that shrub diversity plays a critical role in enhancing forest ecosystem ...

Minnesota’s natural landscapes face growing pressure, but the good news is that everyone can play a role in caretaking.

Distribution of sampling sites in the global dataset on tree diversity and forest soil N 2 O flux, constructed via meta-analysis and field observation data (a); Linear relationship between tree ...

Everyone loves trees. When one grew in Brooklyn, it merited a whole book. (Sorta.) Which is part of the appeal of planting trees to reduce ambient carbon dioxide even for those who don’t buy into any ...

If a tree falls in the forest, it can create an opening for more incoming light, and that makes a significant impact on the surrounding environment, according to new research. An international science ...

Southeast Asia's tropical forests are renowned for their biodiversity, but at the same time face significant threats from the expansion of oil palm plantations. With global demand for palm oil rising, ...

As the Twin Cities fight against the infestation of an invasive beetle by removing Ash trees, new varieties of trees are being planted in their place. Since planting began on April 8, Minneapolis has ...