Scientists have sequenced the bristlecone pine genome, which could help unlock the secrets of this tree's exceptionally long ...

Editor’s note: This column has been updated to correct which animals are part of the Mustelidae family. If your home adjoins the forest, or if you are hiking or cross-country skiing on forested trails ...

Take a walk in the woods in Summit County and study the bark in the pines. Chances are high that you’ll spot some divots and channels carved out by none other than the infamous pine beetle. We know ...

It starts with the cones. They’re usually gathered in the wild, from whitebark pine trees several thousand feet above sea level somewhere in the West. The cones get shipped to the U.S. Forest ...

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The trees and their needles, dangling in bunches like bright green cheerleader pompoms, are more than just picturesque ...

This chilly time of year, it always feels like I’ve stepped through a portal after I drive 45 minutes from L.A. and find myself alone with my dog in a winter wonderland. I love studying the snow to ...

Three organizations and an individual are suing the United States Forest Service — specifically the Gardiner District of the ...

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