Mixing tree species can lead to better growth in the forest—at least above ground. A new study published in Nature shows that ...

Take the bur oak tree, for example, known as Quercus macrocarpa. Quercus refers to trees in the oak genus, which tend to share physical traits, while macrocarpa is the name of the specific species of ...

Florida's Big Bend region, between the Apalachicola River and Tallahassee, boasts 138 tree species, making it one of the most botanically diverse areas in the US.

The link between tree diversity and spider populations can help homeowners and other land managers better plan tree plantings to naturally mitigate the effects of climate change. Spiders are often ...

Researchers combined human and ecological factors to analyze the global scale of non-native tree species invasions. Human activity in hotspots of global trade, such as maritime ports, is linked to an ...