We examine spatial patterns of conifer tree mortality and their changes over time for the montane mixed-conifer forests of San Diego County. These forest areas have recently experienced extensive tree ...

Block plantations like these may look efficient, but research shows that more diverse and randomised tree arrangements boost forest productivity and ecosystem health. A new paper published in Nature ...

Tornadoes, hurricanes, and other extreme windstorm events cause millions of dollars in structural damage and related losses each year. They can also significantly damage ecosystems systems, driving ...

Scientists at Alabama A&M University have discovered that differences in landform - such as slope, bench, or valley - play a major role in determining which tree species grow best and store the most ...

Spatial patterns of trees >10 cm dbh were studied in a 4-ha forest plot on St. John, United States Virgin Islands, by measuring nearest-neighbor distance for 28 tree species and mapping 5 uncommon ...

Hidden high in the White Mountains of eastern California, a gnarled, weathered tree quietly holds a staggering secret — it's ...