From the scarecrow-like silhouettes of Joshua Tree National Park to the fog-shrouded Redwood Coast of Mendocino and Humboldt counties, California's identity is deeply rooted in its trees. However, ...

Spring in the forest: Many insects, particularly caterpillars, hatch just when the trees' nutrient-rich leaves are still young and soft. This means they find a table laden with food and can start ...

Discover why trees might store less carbon than previously thought and the implications for climate change mitigation efforts.