Australian researchers have discovered a hidden climate superpower of trees. Their bark harbors trillions of microbes that help scrub the air of greenhouse and toxic gases. The study, titled "Bark ...

Tree bark surfaces play an important role in removing methane gas from the atmosphere. Tree bark surfaces play an important role in removing methane gas from the atmosphere, according to a study ...

Why do trees have bark? Julien, age 6, Melbourne. This is a great question, Julien. We are so familiar with bark on trees, that most of us just take it for granted. But bark is one of the most complex ...

As Colorado experiences its signature whiplash weather, arborists are warning that stressed trees are more vulnerable to pests and diseases. Peel back the bark, and you may find a predator in your ...

When I think about winter survival, my mind first goes to wildlife: field mice curling up in nests, chickadees flocking to bird feeders, and amphibians burrowing into the mud. Rarely do I think about ...