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In 2005, trees in Georgia revealed hurricane secrets that had been hidden for more than two centuriesIn Georgia, pine trees serve as living archives of historical hurricane activity, revealing data spanning more than 200 years. Innovative r...- Scientists spent 10 years searching for East Asia's tallest tree—what they found was extraordinaryResearchers found East Asia's tallest tree, a Taiwania fir, standing 84.1 meters high. This discovery followed a decade-long scientific exp...
- Louisiana's decades-old Christmas tree recycling program is quietly helping restore thousands of acres of wetlandsDiscarded Christmas trees are now rebuilding Louisiana's eroding coastlines. These trees are bundled and flown by helicopter into fragile m...
- Texas placed 250 used Christmas trees on South Padre Island; their branches are trapping sand to protect sea-turtle eggs from floodingChristmas trees that have been tossed aside are being repurposed on South Padre Island to bolster the natural dunes crucial for the Kemp's ...
- African Proverb of the Day: 'Wisdom is like a baobab tree; no one individual can...' - Life lessons on humility, learning, and the power of shared knowledgeAfrican proverbs offer profound life lessons for all generations. Wisdom is compared to a baobab tree, too large for one person. This prove...
- Fraternité, Solidarité & the Tree: A small Quebec municipality, a big idea for the world's treesTerrasse-Vaudreuil municipality adopted a resolution recognizing fundamental tree rights. This action acknowledges trees' rights to life, g...
- Russia's western oil exports to rise 4% in August on refinery disruptionsRussian oil shipments from western ports are set to increase by four percent in August. This rise is driven by domestic refinery attacks an...
- Milind Soman loves this Japanese practice for reconnecting with nature: What is ‘shinrin-yoku’ or forest bathing?Milind Soman has often spoken about his deep connection with nature, from growing organic vegetables in his greenhouse, Sabzee ka Ghar, to ...
- In 1996, British publisher Felix Dennis began a tree-planting mission; his Heart of England Forest has grown to more than 2 million treesMagazine mogul Felix Dennis created a forest legacy by planting millions of trees. He transformed farmland into a woodland, which continues...
- In 2008, Michigan arborist David Milarch began cloning ancient coast redwoods from old stumps, preserving genetics nearly erased by loggingDavid Milarch clones ancient redwood stumps, preserving vital genetic material. These cuttings grow into saplings through micropropagation ...
- In 1995, Turkish truck driver Sehmus Erginoglu began clearing rubbish and watering saplings; 25 years later, a former Mardin dump had become a small forestA retired truck driver named Sehmus Erginoglu planted thousands of trees on neglected land. He spent twenty-five years transforming a local...
- 2008, Spain destroyed susceptible pines within 3 km after finding pine wood nematode in one tree; that outbreak was eradicatedA microscopic worm, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, caused a severe pine tree outbreak in Spain. Officials initially eradicated one infestation...
- For over a decade, Louisiana groups have been planting cypress and tupelo trees to help buffer hurricanes; 30,000 are planned near Lake BorgneVolunteers are replanting thousands of trees near Lake Borgne, Louisiana. These efforts aim to rebuild a natural buffer against storm surge...
- Washington forest campgrounds and trailheads are closing after inspections found root-rot-weakened trees that could fall near visitorsCampgrounds in Washington's Capitol State Forest are closed due to hazardous trees. Laminated root rot fungus infects Douglas-fir trees fro...
- Reliance ramps up diesel exports to Europe, Brazil in July, sources sayReliance Industries sharply increased diesel exports to Europe and Brazil in July as global fuel markets tightened following the US-Iran co...
- L'Oreal says India growth accelerates in H1 2026, driven by haircare and skincareL'Oreal India's business accelerated in the first half of 2026. Strong growth was seen in haircare and skincare segments across the region....
- L'Oreal says India growth accelerates in H1 2026, driven by haircare and skincareL'Oreal India's business accelerated in the first half of 2026. Strong growth was seen in haircare and skincare segments across the region....
- In 1857, a carpenter given six months to live moved into Yosemite; he survived 53 more years and spent five decades protecting its giant sequoiasGalen Clark moved to Yosemite seeking health and found a new purpose. He discovered the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias and began protecti...
- In 1989, a Japanese oyster farmer began planting trees in the mountains to save his dying bay; the river cleared, and marine life returnedJapanese oyster farmer Shigeatsu Hatakeyama restored his bay by planting trees. Healthy forests upstream provided essential nutrients for o...
- Appleton Tornado: Homes ripped apart, cars flipped as powerful twister tears through WisconsinAppleton Tornado: A tornado struck Wisconsin, damaging homes and toppling trees and power lines. Thousands of residents lost electricity as...
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