The oldest tree species is the Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva). The oldest tree of the species is named Methuselah and is more than 4,800 years old. The longevity of the Great Basin ...

The most prevalent threat comes from the emerald ash borer. It's a metallic green insect with a coppery-red belly that's ...

According to botanist John Thomas Howell’s “Marin Flora,” five pine species grow in Marin. Bishop pine, Monterey pine, knobcone pine, Torrey pine and Coulter pine can be distinguished from each other ...

Pines (Pinus spp.) are landscape workhorses. They are a top choice for screening a view, wrapping a patio with lovely green privacy, providing interest along a foundation, or as an eye-catching focal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE: The Torrey pine (Pinus torreyana) is a rare, critically endangered species of pine tree, growing only in a few coastal areas ...

Pine and eucalyptus plantations established in place of local forests have been expanding in the northern part of the Iberian Peninsula. In the Basque Autonomous Community (BAC), for example, the ...

Forests provide many ecosystem services, including microclimate regulation, biodiversity preservation, air and water purification, and soil protection. Together with the oceans, they are one of the ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- If you drive through certain areas of Mount Pleasant, you’ll notice many trees have been cut down for development. Now, the town’s conservation committee is discussing ...

The species spent decades recovering from ranching on Santa Rosa Island.