The destruction of tropical rainforests — seen in shocking images of huge wildfires, vast clearcuts, and dying ...

Probably the first pioneer plants to arrive in Hawaii were mosses and ferns. Ferns have been around for over 360 million ...

Squamellaria plants grow special structures to host the ants they symbiotically rely on for nutrients. Distinct compartments ...

In 2023 and 2024, the hottest years on record, more than 78 million acres of forests burned around the globe. The fires sent veils of smoke and several billion tons of carbon dioxide into the ...

Forests, grasslands, and other natural areas around the world have access to about a quarter less nitrogen than previously estimated, according to a new study published in Nature.

The Monongahela National Forest is the best place to go foraging in West Virginia. You'll find ramps, morels, and more, and ...

In an era when Earth is facing the threat of increased deforestation, a new research has given a warning about the importance ...

From pollinating plants to dispersing seeds, birds play a variety of crucial roles that help to keep ecosystems in balance. But when we degrade and fragment their habitats, some species disappear much ...

Clearing forests to plant crops makes good business sense in the short term for many farmers in tropical regions, where ...

Plastic is made from oil and natural gas, which started out as fossilized plant and animal material. But buried deep ...

Africa's forests are a treasure chest of adventure and mystery, providing unique experiences for those daring enough to delve into them ...