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Old growth Douglas fir trees stand along the Salmon river Trail on the Mt. Hood National Forest

1 in 6 trees in the US threatened with extinction

Environment

A recent study concludes that 1 in 6 US tree species are at risk of extinction, largely due to pests and disease.

a firetruck next to a forest fire in california

A perfect storm of factors is making wildfires bigger and more expensive to control

Environment

Vines use climate change to catch a ride on the trees

Environment

Working Woodlands for Carbon and Cash

Research into genetic modification of trees may enable more deforestation

Environment

Deforestation in Indonesia

Indonesia’s economic miracle came at a devastating price for the nation – where millions of acres were deforested.

Amazon Stories: Rainmaking

Environment

The Amazon rain forest is a possible tipping point for climate change.

The World

Working Woodlands for Carbon and Cash

When it comes to fighting climate disruption, trees are some of the most effective front line soldiers.
Trees also help clean the air and water. Now a forest management program in Pennsylvania is rewarding landowners for the ecological benefits of their trees.

The World

Trees

Is Bigger Better? Every year the non-profit organization American Forests updates its registry of the champion trees in each species in the country.

Top of the Hour: Wildfires Blaze Across Texas, Morning Headlines

Officials say the worst wildfire in Texas history is slowing down, yet crews are still struggling to control the blaze. The fire has destroyed more than 1,000 homes and killed four people.