Oak trees change their fine roots and "energize" soil microbes by supplying them with a cocktail of small organic compounds, ...

Trees take centuries to respond to change. But climate change is moving much faster, and forests may not survive the gap.

Frederick County has launched a new program that allows landowners to combine applications for farmland and woodland ...

In fantasy worlds, trees like the Lord of the Rings’ Ents are agile and mobile. In the real world, they’re slow.

Iran plans to import wheat to offset expected production shortfalls caused by ongoing drought and damage to rain-fed croplands. Despite these challenges, authorities say domestic supply of essential ...

Nearly 17% of the world’s croplands are contaminated with “heavy metals”, according to a new study in Science. These contaminants – arsenic, cadmium, lead, and others – may be invisible ...

What To Know America's forests have undergone significant changes over the past several centuries, shaped by deforestation, urbanization, agriculture, and conservation initiatives.

Coconut palms are king throughout the tropics, serving as the foundation for human lives and cultures across the Pacific ...

Coconut plantations have overtaken native forests on more than 80% of Pacific atolls, with coconut palms now covering over half of their forested areas.