Ancient Trees, Dwindling in the Wild, Thrive on Sacred Ground Buddhist temples in China are home to trees from dozens of endangered species, a new study shows. Some of them are almost 2,000 years old.

The sacred camphor tree at Kinomiya Shrine in Atami is no ordinary timber. Estimated to be more than 2,000 years old, it is ...

Paleontologists have identified a new ancient reptile from the Solnhofen limestone slabs, thanks to a chance discovery. A ...

But life isn't easy for these ancient trees. They're under siege from a variety of threats: rising seas, insect infestations, wildfires and increasingly erratic weather patterns.

According to a new study, temples across China – both Buddhist and Taoist – have safeguarded tens of thousands of ancient trees, serving as an ark for at least 2,000 years, a phenomenon not ...

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Why Ancient Trees Matter These trees are critical in regulating Earth’s climate. A U.S. study revealed that just 3% of the largest trees in a forest can store up to 42% of the forest’s carbon.

Researchers discover a fossilized forest in the Falkland Islands that flourished millions of years ago, revealing drastic ...

Religious monuments in China have provided a refuge for ancient trees for thousands of years, including dozens of endangered species and some that are extinct in the wild, a study of nearly 50,000 ...

Witness the precise sawing of an exceptionally rare White Dang tree, a large perennial specimen boasting nearly 300 growth rings. This video showcases the use of advanced technical saw equipment ...

Set among the "ancient trees" on the edge of a meadow lies one of her most striking pieces, "Down and Up". Cast from an old staircase in a former synagogue in London 's Bethnal Green, the imposing ...

Tree species include mesquite, palo verde and desert willow as well as a few oaks. Members of the public can arrange to have a tree planted at the site for a cost of $225 per tree.