Depending on your point of view, having a large collection of field guides is either an occupational hazard or a perk of the work for a naturalist. This week I read Michael Wojtech’s book "Bark: A ...

He taught us to recognize the diamond pattern on hickory bark and reminded us to check whether branches were opposite or ...

If asked to describe what tree bark looks like, most people probably would say something like: “It’s rough and brown and covers the trunk of a tree.” That is a good description of many trees, but not ...

Recently, while walking through the woods with a friend - looking for signs of wildlife by looking for signs of browsing on tree bark (always a fun pursuit in winter when tree bark is laid bare to the ...

DARIEN -- Most people walk past trees and plants every day without paying much attention to the biological diversity surrounding them. "A lot of people walk through, and all they see is a tree," said ...

Don't stress if you have a tree that's not looking its best in the bark department. You can save a tree with damaged bark by first assessing the type of damage. Once you know the severity, you have a ...

When it comes to wilderness survival, the knowledge of utilizing natural resources for nutrition can be a game-changer. Pine bark cookies, a traditional survival food, have a rich history and have ...

The first-ever tree growing guide for faith groups aims to support organizations in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss Trillion Trees, WWF and the United Nations Environment ...

Researchers have identified a compound in tree bark that mimics the chemical reactions of a naturally occurring molecule in the brain responsible for stimulating neuronal cell signaling. The tree bark ...

Young and newly planted trees need particular care and attention to increase their chance of survival. Especially in the cold ...