New research from Boston University reveals that while warmer summers can speed up tree growth, declining snowpack may slow ...

One of the biggest challenges for trees in winter is not so much the cold and snow but rather the dry conditions. Available water freezes in winter, creating desert-like conditions for plants.

Figure 1. It may be winter, but these beech trees at Knox State Park in East Aurora, New York still have leaves on them. This is called marcescence.

Nature News: Squirrels aren't so bad after all Typical deciduous trees that lose their leaves every winter create a separation zone (abscission layer) between the leaf stem and the branch.

The loss of snow cover in temperate forests is set to slow their growth and reduce their ability to remove carbon from the ...

Broadleaf, deciduous trees lose their leaves in the winter to reduce water loss inside the trunk and branches. Most needle-leaved trees, known as conifers, which include pines and spruce, retain ...

Gladu leads winter nature walks in the Midcoast region of Maine, where she points out the dark red of a Hemlock varnish shelf fungus, the spots where porcupines have stripped the bark off trees ...

Forests are a crucial resource for carbon mitigation, currently offsetting around 20% of North American carbon emissions. As ...

The winter condition that often proves troublesome for plants, especially in a place like the Eagle River Valley, is the deep snowpack. Most would assume that underneath a thick blanket of white snow, ...

I write this article as I look out at a snow-covered landscape and give thanks for the warmth of my office. It is during these days that I’m reminded of the awesome adaptability of nature. Trees ...

Explore a nature center, park or wildlife area near you on foot, snowshoe or cross country skis this winter and look closely at the forest trees and discover a whole new side of winter wildlife.

Snow and winter rain may not be enough to keep trees hydrated during the colder months. Many types of garden plants need watering in summer when they’re actively growing and rainfall is sporadic.