Trees play a central role in life on Earth. They store CO₂, provide habitats for animals, fungi, and insects, stabilize soils ...

The squiggly trunks and branches of Black Locust stand out in the winter landscape. Photos by Katie Finch Leaves are probably the most common feature used to identify trees. But in winter, when so ...

Walk into any woods in New England (or the world) and you are bound to find standing dead trees. Depending upon where you live and how you view natural ecosystems these can be viewed either as ...

With this recent warm spell melting the snow and exposing the bare bones of the forest floor, we can suddenly see all the low greenery that manages to persist through winter, often hidden beneath the ...

A new consumer report from the Arbor Day Foundation indicates that 2026 could bring a sharper focus on nature-based sustainability efforts.

One thing I love about living in the age of the internet is that old students can keep in touch much more easily than when I was young-via email or social media. Recently a highlight in this kind of ...

Some architects and home designers are using one particular biophilic element to striking effect: trees. We’ve already seen public spaces around the globe incorporate trees in remarkable and beautiful ...

It is becoming increasingly clear that spending time in nature can benefit our mental health and wellbeing. However, a new study by my colleagues and me shows that you don’t have to actually be in ...