By combing the details preserved by both fossils, Victor and a team of scientists concluded that the animal was an extinct species new to science. Sphenodraco scandentis appears to be the earliest ...

Annual cold snaps have kept some invasive tree pests in check, but outbreaks could become more common with warming ...

The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced there are worsening conditions of beech leaf disease in the state.

The project, in partnership with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, will rehabilitate 4,600 feet of ...

New York’s Invasive Species Awareness Week is June 9 to 15. Clean, Drain, Dry is a campaign to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species. Pests like the emerald ash borer or hemlock woolly ...

The tree of heaven, for example, releases chemicals through its roots that push out native species. ... For aquatic species, dispose of invasive fish on shore away from bodies of water.

URBANA, Ill. — When it comes to invasive species, what we don’t know, can hurt us. From insects that kill trees to plants that may increase tick populations, invasive species are a serious threat to ...

While intended to remove hazard trees and reduce future flood risks, this approach has overlooked the ecological sensitivity of the areas being disturbed. In places like the Little River, where ...

Chinese tallow trees become a problem in Louisiana forests by dominating gaps in tree canopies, according to the LSU AgCenter. Giant salvinia This aquatic fern has plagued waterways of tropical ...

The province is boosting its efforts to keep Alberta free of zebra mussels, quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species. In this year's budget, the Alberta government committed $18.2 million ...

Aquatic macrophytes can form mats that are carried by water flow. These mats are a means of dispersion of aquatic vertebrates and invertebrates (Horwath and Lamberti, 1997; Bulla et al., 2007). In ...

Most animals have their own version of tree rings – here’s how we biologists use them to help species thrive Published: February 11, 2025 12:26pm EST Anna Sturrock , University of Essex ...