The planet is becoming greener, but scientists warn that forests with fast-growing trees are more fragile and less resilient.

Establishing forests can capture carbon and boost biodiversity — but some biomes are a better bet than others, a recent study ...

Highly detailed 3D scans of dense tropical rain forest plots are enabling precise estimates of tree structure, volume and ...

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 ...

The centerpiece for home holiday decorating could cost next to nothing if you live near a national forest and are willing to do some heavy lifting. The U.S. Forest Service is encouraging Americans to ...

Carson National Forest: Permits can be purchased at recreation.gov for $5-$15 depending on tree height, with a maximum of three permits per person. Cibola National Forest: Permits range from $10-$15 ...

EASTERN OREGON — Christmas tree permits are now available to purchase at the offices of the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman and Malheur national forests, several businesses in Northeastern Oregon and online ...

The forests of the world are teeming with life, from the towering trees down to the microscopic organisms that quietly ...

The arid mountain forest of eastern California holds an ancient secret aged beyond that of even the pyramids of Giza and the ancient city of Babylon. The Methuselah tree, hidden in the forests of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Create a new family Christmas tradition this holiday. Take a hike into the woods and cut your dream tree for the price of a permit ...