“Throw some shade” and what do you get? Cleaner air and water, and inviting shade, says Virginia’s Department of Forestry urban and community partnership coordinator, Molly O’Liddy. The Department of ...

According to global datasets guiding restoration projects, vast areas of protected savanna qualify as “degraded” because they lack dense forest canopy. By that logic, places like the Kruger National ...

Above all, make sure you have plenty of water and be conscious of the heat. If you are planning a long hike, especially in summer, an early start is a good idea. Leave the trail before temperatures ...

Also known as boxwood or cornel, flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is a common ornamental tree found in the United States. Its popularity is due to its large flowers and wide range across climate and ...

The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a medium to tall tree native to North America. A member of the Fagaceae family, this tree is closely related to other commonly known trees such as all species ...