FOREST HILLS, Mich. — With rough winter weather keeping many West Michigan residents indoors, mental health professionals are seeing the emotional impact firsthand. Mental health researchers estimate ...

Forests, which cover a third of Earth's land surface, are pivotal in carbon storage and the water cycle, though the full scope of their impact remains to be fully understood. In a new study, ...

Street trees do far more than decorate sidewalks. They lower temperatures, reduce stress, and even correlate with lower crime rates. Shade changes how people move, linger, and interact in public space ...

Indicator species are living organisms that tell us that something has changed or is going to change in their environment. They can be easily observed, and studying them is considered a cost-effective ...