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Publication date: 15 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 616Author(s): Frédéric Moore, Pascal Rochon, Angélique Dupuch, Philippe Nolet

Publication date: 15 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 616Author(s): Florian Ruge, Jürgen Bauhus, Ulrich Kohnle, Joachim Klädtke

Publication date: 15 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 616Author(s): Lisa Tischenko, Nathalie Isabel, Lyne Touchette, Éric Normandeau, Brian Boyle, Martin Williams, Charalambos Neophytou, Simon Jansen, Mirko Liesebach, Antoine Kremer, John J. MacKay, André Rainville, Ilga Porth

Publication date: 15 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 616Author(s): Yujun Feng, Yi Zheng, Jin Yin, Yue Bin, Pengcheng He, Dongxu Zhang, Honglin Cao, Ying Lei, Boao Zhang, Jinggang Zhou, Bo Cui, Wanhui Ye, Juyu Lian

Publication date: 15 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 616Author(s): Diego I. Rodríguez-Hernández, Fabian J. Fischer, Duncan A. O’Brien, Martin De Kauwe, Bo Wang, Olivier Bouriaud, Tommaso Jucker

Publication date: 15 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 616Author(s): Daihan Fu, Yuxing Xu, Shiqi Ren, Zhichao Wang, Wankuan Zhu, Runxia Huang, Apeng Du

Publication date: 15 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 616Author(s): Luis C. Beltrán, Marines de la Peña-Dómene, Henry F. Howe, Camila A. Marín-Marín, Flavio Márquez-Torres, Edith Rivas-Alonso, Lilia L. Roa-Fuentes, Neptali Sánchez, Cristina Martínez-Garza

Publication date: 15 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 616Author(s): Dao-Xiong Gao, Rao-Qiong Yang, Pei-Li Fu, De-Li Zhai, Ze-Xin Fan

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Jesse B. Parker, Sean Hoban, Laura M. Thompson, Scott E. Schlarbaum

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Ayane Watanabe, Nobuhiro Tomaru, Goro Hanya, Shinsuke Tomita, Michiko Nakagawa

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Marcin T. Mazurkiewicz, Patryk Czortek, Beata Olesik, Sylwia Wierzcholska, Bogdan Jaroszewicz

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Jaquelyne Lins Januário, Marcus Vinicio Neves d’Oliveira, Luis Claudio Oliveira, Thiago Augusto Cunha, Evaldo Muñoz Braz

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Charles Norman, Frederick Märker, Alexis Arizpe, Alper Kaan Kadioglu, Zulfiyor Bakhtiyorov, Tatiana Bebchuk, Rob Wilson, Ulf Büntgen

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Julia Erbrech, Philippe Balandier, Adélie Chevalier, Nathalie Korboulewsky, Gauthier Ligot, Thomas Pérot, Sandrine Perret, Agnès Rocquencourt, Christophe Baltzinger, Anders Mårell

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Dehai Zhao, Bronson P. Bullock, Mingliang Wang, Stephen M. Kinane

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Wanwan Yu, Cameron N. Carlyle, Benjamin Wagner, Haichuan Song, Yunshi Yang, Jiarong Yang, Siyu Wang, Shu Dong, Yu Liu

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Kedra M. Ousmael, Abrham Abiyu, Alemayehu Wassie, Ole K. Hansen

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Oscar Crovo, Alejandro Atenas, Pamela Castillo, Francisco Matus, Carolina Merino, Rafael Rubilar, Carlos Sierra, Susan Trumbore, Claudia I. Czimczik, Felipe Aburto

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Juan Pablo Crespo-Antia, J. Julio Camarero, Gabriel Sangüesa-Barreda, Víctor Lechuga, Victoria Ochoa, Juan Carlos Linares

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Luiz Flávio Nunes Costa, Bruno Oliveira Lafetá, Magno Geraldo Lessa Alves, Ricardo Souza Nunes, Vitória Mariana Costa Dias, Ivan da Costa Ilhéu Fontan, Jonathan da Rocha Miranda

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Catherine Rébufa, Amine Habib Borsali, Khalida Malek Belhamza, Mohamed Zouidi, Anne-Marie Farnet Da Silva

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Miray Andrianirinarimanana, Nelson Thiffault, Jean-François Boucher, Xavier Cavard

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Noopur Borawake, Khem Thapa, Jitendra Brah, Jakop Brah, Peter Wage, Anand M. Osuri, Rohit Naniwadekar, Aparajita Datta

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Daniela Ferreira, Sérgio Fabres, Nuno Borralho, João Filipe Coutinho

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Timo Pukkala, Antoni Trasobares, Juan Martínez de Aragón, Núria Aquilué

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Cameron J. Scholl, Christine L. Goodale, Xiangtao Xu

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Herminia Alonso-Zaldívar, Juan García-Duro, Daphne López-Marcos, Elena Muñoz-Cerro, Carolina Martínez-Ruiz

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Daniela Dalmonech, Elia Vangi, Dánnell Quesada Chacón, Alessio Collalti

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Giovanni Bacaro, Federica Fonda, Miris Castello, Fredrick Ojija, Valentina Olmo, Gaia Foltran, Simona Maccherini, Emilia Pafumi, Giorgio Colombetta, Pietro Brandmayr

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Yue Gu, Junhui Zhang, Shijie Han

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Soren Struckman, James A. Lutz

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Elisa Spennati, Maurizio Mencuccini, Miquel De Cáceres, Marcello Vitale

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Xinyu Mao, Xun Zhang, Fei Li, Cheng-Yuan Xu, Xiaoqi Zhou

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Ziqiang Liu, Jiangkai Li, Qiang Liu, Jiang Jiang, Martín Hadad

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Qingyin Zhang, Ziyu Fan, Zhaohuan Wang, Qian Tian, Fang Yang

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Haruka Sano, Tai-Shen Chen, Jiaming Yan, Naoko Miura, Minoru Inamori, Wei Guo, Sachiko Isobe, Kazutaka Kusunoki, Hiroyoshi Iwata

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Natalia Gertner, Rodrigo Vargas-Gaete, Christian Salas-Eljatib, Andrés Fuentes-Ramírez, Juan Pedro Elissetche, Rafael Rubilar

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Jeremy T. Rockweit, Meg A. Krawchuk, David M. Bell, Katie M. Dugger, Damon B. Lesmeister

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Eva Gril, Jonathan Terschanski, Fabien Spicher, Jimmy Bonigen, Noémi Havet, Jonathan Lenoir

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Ricardo Cavalheiro, Daniel Dantas, Ranga Raju Vatsavai, Mukund Logasundar, Gary Hodge, Harshitaa Yarramsetti, Odair Bison, Bruno Marco de Lima, Lucas Inoue Nascimento, Gabriel Dehon Resende, Juan Jose Acosta

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Pegah Hamedani Raja, Daniele Baroni, Toni Laaksonen, Jon Egbert Brommer

Publication date: 1 September 2026Source: Forest Ecology and Management, Volume 615Author(s): Adrian Pascual, Juan Guerra-Hernández, Rodrigo Vieira Leite

Canopy Collingwood Bees and Trees program offers rebates to residents who purchase up to two trees from recognized nurseries …

A Republican candidate for the state land commissioner post has Democrats worried that protected state and federal land could be opened to industry.

Cranbrook, Kent: The swarm has gathered in a plum tree, looking for a new home. And I have just the placeThere comes this moment in May when I’m still anticipating the fresh green of spring, but looking up at the oak see it in a lustreless summer hue. A little rain would renew its sheen, but it’s been dry for weeks and there is no reprieve from this fleeting sense of loss.Abruptly, there comes a noise, a rising hum almost mechanical in tone, but as I look for the contraption responsible, I see instead a mass of insects flowing over the line of hawthorns. The honeybee swarm swirls in a cloud before the queen, imperceptibly landing, triggering a leisurely implosion. Guided by pheromones, thousands of worker bees join her to form a solid ball, hanging precariously from the twig of a plum tree. Continue reading…

A Hero Forest of 130 native trees is taking root at Kelowna’s Sunset Park as a living tribute to Canadian military veterans, timed to coincide with the city hosting the 106th Memorial Cup.

Forests can’t grow back at the rate they’re disappearing due to logging, wildfires and climate change. This is their last stand …

Forests can’t grow back at the rate they’re disappearing due to logging, wildfires and climate change. This is their last stand …

The demise of pine forests could make snow virtually disappear from the Southwest in 50 or so years.

The demise of pine forests could make snow virtually disappear from the Southwest in 50 or so years.

If you’re wondering why the Alliance for the Wild Rockies wins 80% of its lawsuits against Forest Service logging projects, the answer is simple: It’s …

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has today launched its 2026 Global Safety Campaign, titled “Check It!”, aimed at promoting the critical importance of pre-use inspections, proper maintenance and regular servicing of powered access equipment. This year’s campaign calls on everyone involved in the powered access industry – from operators and managers to rental companies […] The post “Check It!”: IPAF’s Global Safety Campaign appeared first on Tree Care Industry Magazine.

Riley Amaral makes use of a well-worn grab rake that’s been “customized” by real tree work. All photos by Rachel White. I didn’t invent the machine – but as far as I can tell, I did invent the name. Around our shop, we call it a “graptor”: a compact tractor equipped with a […] The post The Graptor: The Tree Machine You Didn’t Know You Needed appeared first on Tree Care Industry Magazine.

Environmentalists hail decline but warn weakened laws could reverse gainsBrazil’s Atlantic forest, the country’s most threatened biome, last year recorded its lowest level of deforestation since monitoring began 40 years ago, a new report shows.The forest is Brazil’s most populous biome, and home to 80% of the population and major cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. In 2025 it recorded 8,658 hectares of deforestation, marking the first time it has fallen below 10,000 hectares since 1985. Continue reading…

Woodland Trust also finds significant north-south divide in tree cover, leaving many people at risk of poor health Nigel Farage’s constituency of Clacton-on-Sea is a “tree desert”, leaving people more exposed to air pollution, poorer health, lower life expectancy and the impact of rising temperatures, according to a new report.The Essex town is rated the worst-performing for equal access to trees in England, with the highest proportion of urban residents – 98.2% – living in neighbourhoods with critically low access to trees. Continue reading…

Large fires, fueled by a record breaking drought, have been destroying homes and timber plantations in Southeastern states.

This video features an interview with Wade Tinkham, a research scientist with Forest Service Research and Development.

In South Africa, a coordinated series of projects has removed dangerous infestations of invasive species from 13,000 acres of important native habitat. Between 2017 and 2025, groups working under the banner of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) embarked on a series of efforts targeting invasive alien species through a combination of The post Conservationists Successfully Tackle Invasive Trees and Fish in Vital South Africa Ecosystems appeared first on Good News Network.

Photo courtesy of Nich Maidment, owner, Asheville Arborists, a TCIA-accredited company in Asheville, North Carolina. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched a coordinated series of regulatory actions, enforcement initiatives and rule makings aimed at strengthening commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety and the commercial driver’s license (CDL) system. Some of these […] The post FMCSA Tightens CMV and CDL Oversight appeared first on Tree Care Industry Magazine.

The cattle died after a Ministry of Forests decision to avoid buying fertilizer from the United States led to the use of a new product from Saskatchewan that was harder to handle and clean up, …

If you’ve spent any time marketing your tree care business, you’re likely familiar with SEO, or search engine optimization. For years, SEO has been the foundation of getting found online – helping your company appear when someone searches “tree removal near me” or “arborist in [your city].” That foundation still matters. But the way people […] The post GEO: The Next Shift in Digital Marketing appeared first on Tree Care Industry Magazine.

The latest episode of the nature series reveals how woodlands help humanity in ways financial, ecological and medical.

This short video explains how cleaning your walking shoes between woodland visits can help prevent the introduction and spread of tree pests and diseases.

The new Global Forest Goals Report 2026, launching this month, will reveal just how much ground we’ve lost and what it will take to turn the tide before 2030. We spoke with UN DESA’s expert Shyam …

Suzanne Simard’s new book urges Western science to take a lesson from the more holistic Indigenous approach to forest preservation.

This short video explains how cleaning your walking shoes between woodland visits can help prevent the introduction and spread of tree pests and diseases.

Vitória Régia imagines rightwing Bolsonaro plot succeeded with US help – and highlights threats facing Indigenous peoplesThe year is 2025 and far-right coup plotters have annihilated Brazil’s democracy, assassinating the president, closing the national congress and surrendering the Amazon rainforest and its untold riches to the United States.“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Amazon of America,” a thick-accented North American soldier tells a group of journalists being taken on a propaganda tour of an oil refinery in the newly annexed jungle realm. Nearby, a replica of the Statue of Liberty has been carved out of the wilderness to celebrate Washington’s tutelage over more than half of Brazil. Continue reading…

A new wave of intensive urban tree planting sets up a competition for resources — and helps trees grow up to 10 times faster …

Scientists may have found a smarter, safer way to wipe out termites hiding inside homes. A chemical called bistrifluron prevents drywood termites from forming new exoskeletons during molting, killing entire colonies from within. In tests, it eliminated about 95% of termites while avoiding the toxic side effects of traditional fumigation. Researchers say the method could provide longer-lasting protection as termites spread into new areas.

Beware the wind | The ‘Brailsford’ apple | National treasures | Local election results | Andy Burnham’s plightI had a similar experience to Zoe Williams (The day had come to scatter my mum’s ashes. What could possibly go wrong?, 5 May) when I scattered my dad’s ashes near the first tee at his golf club. After reaching into the urn and grabbing a large handful of his ashes, I threw them into the air only to have them all blown back at me by a sudden gust of wind. Friends always said I looked very much like him and I felt a tremendous sense of pride as parts of him went into every orifice.Bob DawsonGreenmount, Greater Manchester• Glad to read about the campaign to save the mother of Bramley apples tree (Report, 5 May). How about a campaign to rename the apple itself the “Brailsford” apple? It’s surely time to reverse the patriarchal appropriation of Mary Ann Brailsford’s beautiful tree and her stunning apple by Matthew Bramley in cahoots with Henry Merrweather.Vicky BarnesCondover, Shropshire Continue reading…

Grace Ditch of Tree133 prepares a large American elm for macro-infusion to protect against Dutch elm disease, a vascular wilt pathogen. Photo courtesy of Craig Bachmann. Plant health care (PHC) is evolving. What was once often approached as a series of treatments is increasingly being redefined as a diagnostic, systems-based discipline – one […] The post Tree Care Trends: The Shift to Diagnostic PHC appeared first on Tree Care Industry Magazine.

Kirsten Beyer was assessing the benefits of improving school playgrounds in Milwaukee. Then her E.P.A. grant was canceled.

When smoke from a wildfire rises, Operation Sky Hammer responds quickly and attacks wildfires fast and hard. Two Skycrane helitankers, each capable of carrying about 2,400 gallons of retardant or water, become an effective resource when paired with a mobile retardant base. When a wildfire ignites, this rapid‑response initial attack team gives firefighters on the ground a powerful advantage and helps prevent small starts from becoming catastrophic wildfires within the Rocky Mountain area.

States are recognizing the ecological benefits of ripping out dams and reconnecting rivers.

Accreditation audits are more than a checklist exercise – they’re a window into how safety practices hold up in the real world. Out in the field, small oversights can quickly become serious risks. In Safety Snapshot, auditors share trends and observations from job sites across the country – practical reminders of where crews are getting […] The post Safety Snapshot: Are Helmet Visors Considered Eye Protection? appeared first on Tree Care Industry Magazine.

Ninth-graders Isabella Robson, Callie Root, Abigail Peltier, Ann Elyse Deline and Ava Zondervan Shown were among 50 École secondaire catholique de Pain Court geography students planting trees at a …

A research lab in Washington State tracks ecological changes in a warming climate and provides scientific guidance for forest managers. It is one of 57 such facilities being shuttered.

Researchers examined the combined effects of tree loss and global warming in an effort to better understand how and when an ecosystem collapse could unfold.

The Forest Service enters the 2026 fire season with the strongest and most coordinated wildland firefighting capability in the world. We can mobilize more than 28,000 wildfire responders and over 22,000 contracted resources across 2,500 vendors. The Department also manages the majority of the federal firefighting aviation fleet including helicopters and air tankers nationwide. USDA continues to work closely with federal partners, state and tribal governments and local fire departments to ensure a unified, aggressive and highly coordinated approach to wildfire management. (U.S. Forest Service video produced by Preston Keres)

The majority of tree care companies aren’t ignoring digital marketing; they’re aware that they need to be doing it. They may have had a website built or built one on their own, have a Google Business Profile, run Google ads, post on social media and likely receive at least some leads online. Yet, many still […] The post Stop Guessing: A Financial Approach to Digital Marketing appeared first on Tree Care Industry Magazine.

From alpine lakes to rugged summit views, Colorado’s 14ers inspire adventure and connect people to the outdoors. Follow the journey to the alpines and discover the beauty, challenge, and importance of protecting these iconic public lands for future generations. Partner video by National Forest Foundation.

Residents of a section of Bertram Street in Kelowna are upset four big trees will be cut down as part of a bike lane project.

Oak trees have a surprising trick to fight back against hungry caterpillars: they simply wait. When trees are heavily attacked one year, they delay leaf growth by just three days the next spring—long enough to leave newly hatched caterpillars with nothing to eat. This small shift slashes insect survival and reduces leaf damage by more than half, proving even more efficient than costly chemical defenses.

Trees are countering nearly half the urban heating from pavement and buildings in the world’s cities, but they’re not doing enough cooling in hotter, poorer cities where it’s needed the most as the …

A surprising genetic twist shows that boosting a seemingly ordinary “housekeeping” gene can dramatically improve fruit quality without any trade-offs. By increasing the activity of a tRNA-related gene in strawberries, researchers unlocked richer color, stronger aroma, and higher levels of health-boosting compounds like anthocyanins and terpenoids. Even more striking, these enhancements came with zero impact on plant growth, fruit size, or sweetness—avoiding the usual downsides of metabolic tinkering.

The power of connection has driven human progress long before the first word was ever spoken. Connection enables communication, communication leads to learning and learning fuels growth. That principle sits at the heart of TCIA’s Mentoring Ecosystem, a network designed to connect professionals, share expertise and help individuals and companies navigate challenges together in a […] The post From Resistance to Growth: How Mentorship Shapes Leaders appeared first on Tree Care Industry Magazine.

The May 2026 Issue of Arboriculture & Urban Forestry is now online!  In this issue:  Heat Reduction Capacity of Street Trees in the Municipalities of Los Baños and Bay, Philippines …

Appeal launched to buy Nottinghamshire cottage, where tree was planted in 19th century, and turn it into heritage centreCampaigners have launched an appeal to try to save for the nation the mother tree of perhaps the most popular cooking apple in the world.The original bramley apple tree, which grows in the garden of a cottage in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, is for sale, with the cottage put on the market by its owner, Nottingham Trent University. Continue reading…

On the campus of Wagner College, a cutting from a chestnut tree has been planted. It once grew in Amsterdam outside Anne Frank’s window.

Shredded organic matter is a boon to beds, borders and edible gardens. Here’s how to use it.

The Forest Service has the strongest and most prepared wildland firefighting organization in the world. We are ready. Every day, everywhere, for everyone. Learn more: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/priorities/wildfire-readiness-response

A long-running TreeBuzz thread highlights a practical challenge for many tree care companies: how to make decisions about investing in equipment. Across the discussion, contributors returned to a few consistent ideas, including starting with the right setup for the work in front of you, growing gradually and finding ways to bridge the gap as your […] The post Start Small: Building an Equipment Fleet Over Time appeared first on Tree Care Industry Magazine.

A tree known for its medicinal properties for thousands of years may also be able to help humanity tackle the problem of microplastic pollution. The Moringa tree is sometimes called “the Miracle Tree,” but while healing and good eating may have earned this tree its reputation in antiquity, one study recently found it was able The post Seeds from ‘Miracle Tree’ Can Filter More Than 98% of Microplastics from Tap Water appeared first on Good News Network.

9 May 1951: Walking among fine oaks and beeches it is difficult to realise that one is so near to the sprawling mass of Greater LondonLONDON: Early this morning a cuckoo was calling from the outskirts of a wood in south London a bare five miles from the Festival of Britain Exhibition on the South Bank. Yesterday evening a swift flew by; and the day before a late swallow hurried over in the wake of a storm. It is difficult to realise as one enters the wood and walks among its fine oaks and beeches, that one is so near, in fact hemmed in by, the sprawling mass of Greater London.From the top of a sycamore newly in leaf a chiffchaff is singing and next to it, halfway up a mountain ash, a willow-wren is pouring forth its sad little song. Within a week a wood-wren will be singing from a grove of beeches growing on a slope the song that sounds like a spun sixpence running down on a table. Hawfinches nest in the wood, but they are secretive birds and seldom seen, especially at nesting time. So are the sparrow-hawks, for all their conspicuousness when they emerge to soar on the up-currents created by the north wind beating against a neighbouring hill. More obvious are the jays and the carrion crows, which seem to be increasing here as elsewhere. One would like to see fewer of them and more of the blackcaps and whitethroats that are fighting a losing battle against the rising tide of bricks and mortar. Continue reading…

New research reveals oak trees deliberately delay sprouting their leaves by three days to avoid being infested by hungry caterpillars, after it happened the previous year. The trees’ clever tactic to outwit potentially deadly predators was detected by scientists in Germany using data from satellite. They found that many insects, particularly caterpillars, hatch in the The post Oak Trees Will Delay Sprouting Leaves to Avoid Hungry Caterpillars That Devoured the Trees in Previous Year: Study appeared first on Good News Network.

Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea.

The Forest Service is ready. Every day, everywhere, for everyone. Learn more: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/priorities/wildfire-readiness-response

TCIA’s Jon Gerstenberger. For decades, TCI Magazine has been a trusted resource for tree care professionals – a place to find practical guidance, share ideas and stay connected to an industry that continues to grow and evolve. That role remains unchanged. What is changing is how we deliver it. Print schedule Beginning with […] The post Evolving to Serve the Tree Care Industry appeared first on Tree Care Industry Magazine.

During the ice storm they all suffered damage. Along came the public works people who cut the trees down,’ lamented Coun. Tim Lauer, who is behind replanting plan …

Dozens of countries met this week to discuss how to end the world’s dependence on fossil fuels, a goal that the Trump administration doesn’t share.

Explore Educational Children’s Books During the School Breaks  ISA offers a variety of educational materials and products to help arborists expand their professional knowledge and experience. …

This spring, smokejumpers from all nine Forest Service and Department of the Interior bases came together in Missoula to train new spotters. A spotter is a highly experienced smokejumper responsible for coordination and picking the spot to make the jump. They may not be the first person you think of in wildland fire, but they are critical mission leaders in the aircraft.

Hannah Holmm of @americanrivers discusses the value of the Grand Mesa Watershed Resiliency Partnership and the value of watersheds that directly supply municipal and agricultural water. Several creeks and drainages in the area, including the primary sources for water in Grand Junction, are all part of this effort.

Abernethy Forest, Scotland: On glorious mornings like this, with the woods ringing with sound and light, I’m glad there is extra protection from wildfiresIn the pinewoods, the colours are slowly shifting, the birches to their spring green and the larch roses blossoming pink. The pair of pied wagtails have returned to our neighbour’s shed and the peewits are back on the marshes, though fewer in number (and there are two pairs of crows that maraud their territory).The siskins have returned in numbers, huge skeins of geese have been flying north, and the swallows and housemartins are back earlier than usual, though they are still just passing through – “ours” are not yet here. Continue reading…

He transformed the Missouri Botanical Garden into an international research hub and laid out the existential threats posed by deforestation and unchecked development.

In 2025, the world razed less forest than any other year in the last decade. The bad news: global warming is making wildfires more frequent and intense.

In 2025, the world razed less forest than any other year in the last decade. The bad news: global warming is making wildfires more frequent and intense.

A wild Sumatran orangutan has been seen crossing a road through the jungle with the help of a canopy rope bridge for the first time. This landmark moment, recorded on a camera trap in the Pakpak Bharat district of North Sumatra, is a world-first for the species, and because of the incredible social skills and The post Success! Sumatran Orangutan Uses Rope Bridge to Cross Road for the First Time Connecting Habitats appeared first on Good News Network.

In the Sierra Tarahumara, gangs ‘disappear’ those who resist their lucrative illegal tree-felling operationsDecades ago, the children in the municipality of Guachochi, in the Sierra Tarahumara – pine-covered mountains of north-west Mexico’s Chihuahua state – would run through the forest by night. In the rainy season, they would collect fireflies whose glimmering light would flicker through the hollows of the pine trees.“We had peace. We used to walk and play and be together,” says a woman, who asked to remain anonymous, about the forest she once knew. “Now, children can’t go out to play. We don’t know what might happen.” Continue reading…

After a two-year wait, video of a young male crossing above a road gives hope that critically endangered species can survive habitat fragmentationThe critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has been filmed for the first time using a canopy bridge to cross a road.In 2024, conservationists in the Pakpak Bharat district of North Sumatra in Indonesia built the bridge high over the Lagan-Pagindar road, which provides an essential route for local people but which became a barrier for animals. Continue reading…

Ancient Earth once buzzed with enormous dragonfly-like insects, and scientists long thought high oxygen levels made their size possible. A new study overturns that idea, revealing insect flight muscles weren’t constrained by oxygen after all. Their breathing system has plenty of room to expand, meaning oxygen alone can’t explain their giant forms. Now, researchers are searching for new answers—like predators or physical limits of their bodies.

Forests don’t follow property lines, so managing them takes teamwork. Shared Stewardship brings partners together to tackle the right work where it matters most.

The golden oyster mushroom may be a culinary hit, but it’s becoming an ecological problem. Scientists warn it’s spreading quickly through U.S. forests, where it outcompetes native fungi and reduces biodiversity. In just a decade, it has appeared in more than 25 states, largely due to human cultivation and transport. Its silent expansion is now raising concerns about long-term impacts on forest ecosystems.

As “springstagrammers” descend on the island during peak bloom, dozens of locals have volunteered to politely deter visitors from damaging the trees.

Reaching a stellar milestone just before Earth Day, Ecosia, the nonprofit search engine, is celebrating 250 million trees planted worldwide, becoming the world’s largest planter of native trees. Since its founding in 2009, Ecosia has built the world’s largest network of local reforestation operations, numbering more than 200,000 tree planters and 125 organizations worldwide. Users’ The post 250 Millionth Tree Planted! Eco-Loving Search Engine Ecosia Hits Milestone For Earth Day appeared first on Good News Network.

The Marches, Shropshire: Recently I had wondered how long this great lime would stay standing. The next day, I had my answerHow quickly something that defines a landscape for centuries becomes the absence that redefines it – so it is with ancient trees. The trunk snapped like a carrot at the roots and crashed, its bony branches splintered. Now it lies like a shipwreck stranded in an open field, its hulk of twigs an animal pelt stilled.A day before, looking at its 300-year-old architecture of mostly dead wood yet so vividly alive, admiring its form and persistence through years and trouble, standing alone with spring coursing through the land and its timbers, I wondered how long, in tree time, it had left. Continue reading…

In the West where water is life, the connection is clear: healthy forests support healthy watersheds and investing in the land today helps secure our tomorrow. While reducing wildfire risk is a major part of the work of the Grand Mesa Resiliency Partnership, the broader goal is watershed resilience. It is creating forests that can better handle fire, drought and changing conditions while continuing to provide clean, reliable water to communities. Dave Payne, assistant general manager with @utewater explains the value of water in the West.

Scientists chasing thunderstorms in a retrofitted minivan finally captured something never seen before in nature: faint electrical glows shimmering from treetops during a storm. These “corona discharges,” long suspected but never observed outside a lab, appeared as tiny UV flashes at the tips of leaves. The discovery could reshape how we understand forests, since these bursts may help clean the air by breaking down pollutants.

Every forest begins the same way, with something small. Across the country, partners are working together to grow, restore and sustain the next generation of forests.

Giuseppe Penone, veteran of the Arte Povera movement, with his curator Adam Weinberg, former director of the Whitney, are recasting the natural world for a show at Gagosian.

Scientists at UC Riverside have found a clever new way to outsmart termites—by turning their own instincts against them. Using a natural pine scent called pinene, which smells like food to termites, researchers can lure the pests straight toward a targeted dose of insecticide hidden in wood. The result is dramatically higher kill rates—jumping from about 70% to over 95%—without the need for widespread toxic fumigation.

Shared Stewardship is a collaborative approach to land management that emphasizes partnering with states, tribes, and other groups to identify joint priorities and to develop cross boundary strategies that make an impact at the right scale. The model emphasizes collaboration between federal, state and local entities to identify risks, plan projects and carry out work more efficiently. “Shared stewardship was an initiative rolled out by the Forest Service,” said Brian Davis, South Idaho shared stewardship coordinator. “It’s realizing that we need to do a better job and be a better partner with our neighbors.” Forest Service video by Mike McCool.

Find out how good forest planning and operations can help protect red squirrels, minimise disturbance, and help to create thriving woodland habitats for red squirrel populations now and into the future. It is one of a series of five videos in collaboration with UK Squirrel Accord and The National Forest focusing on squirrel management in forests and woodlands. For more information, see “Red squirrels and forestry operations in England” https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/red-squirrels-and-forestry-operations-in-england-operations-note-65.

Monitoring grey squirrel activity is essential for protecting woodland health and guiding effective management. This video looks at how to carry out a Grey Squirrel Impact and Activity Assessment in your own woodland. It is one of a series of five videos in collaboration with UK Squirrel Accord and The National Forest focusing on squirrel management in forests and woodlands. For more information, read our “Protecting trees from mammal damage” guidance https://www.gov.uk/guidance/protecting-trees-from-mammal-damage-technical-guidance.

Grey squirrels are widespread across England and can have a serious impact on woodlands, tree health, and native red squirrels. In many areas, targeted management is necessary. This video explains how trapping, both live and lethal, can be used effectively and humanely. It is one of a series of five videos in collaboration with UK Squirrel Accord and The National Forest focusing on squirrel management in forests and woodlands. For more information, read our “Protecting trees from mammal damage” guidance https://www.gov.uk/guidance/protecting-trees-from-mammal-damage-technical-guidance.

If you manage a woodland in England, grey squirrels might be causing more damage than you first think. This video looks at how grey squirrels are impacting our woodlands, and how to spot the signs of grey squirrel damage. It is one of a series of five videos in collaboration with UK Squirrel Accord and The National Forest focusing on squirrel management in forests and woodlands. For more information, read our “Protecting trees from mammal damage” guidance https://www.gov.uk/guidance/protecting-trees-from-mammal-damage-technical-guidance.

Grey squirrels pose a significant challenge to woodland management across England. This video explores how shooting at bait stations can be an effective and humane method of grey squirrel management. It is one of a series of five videos in collaboration with UK Squirrel Accord and The National Forest focusing on squirrel management in forests and woodlands. For more information, read our “Protecting trees from mammal damage” guidance https://www.gov.uk/guidance/protecting-trees-from-mammal-damage-technical-guidance.

A 1,200-year dataset shows the ‘peak bloom’ is arriving earlier. Global heating is unsettling nature’s rhythms – and their cultural meaningA picture posted on social media last April by Prof Yasuyuki Aono of a spreadsheet, with its blank row for 2026, carries a quiet poignancy. Prof Aono died before he got to fill in this year’s entry for when the cherry blossom fully bloomed in Kyoto. The academic had spent decades reconstructing dates of flowering that go back to the ninth century. His work illuminated how a botanical event long associated with the Japanese idea of mono no aware – a sadness at the passing of things – is shifting because of the climate crisis.The “peak bloom” now occurs around two weeks earlier than in previous centuries. In the 1820s full bloom arrived in mid-April. In 2023 the full-flowering date was 25 March. An earlier blooming indicates warmer springs – and Prof Aono’s data provides a warning signal that Japan’s “sakura front” comes sooner each year. Continue reading…

Scientists have developed a fuel cell that uses microbes in soil to produce electricity. The device can power underground sensors for tasks like monitoring moisture or detecting touch, without needing batteries or solar panels. It works in both dry and wet conditions and even lasts longer than similar technologies. This could pave the way for sustainable, low-maintenance sensors in farming and environmental monitoring.

The remarkable catalog of dates is one of the longest-running records of climate change. Its creator died, setting off a search for a successor.