Elephants have a bad rap for pushing over trees, and in the background, there are debates about carrying capacity and culling. But how much of a problem is it really? We asked Dr Gabriella Teren to ...

For thousands of years, one tree species defined the cultural and ecological identity of what is now the American South: the ...

Old Indian poems and folk songs are revealing a surprising truth about the land. Scientists found that descriptions of thorny trees and open grasslands in texts written as far back as the 1200s ...

A recent opinion piece in Daily Maverick by botanist Eugene Moll bemoans the “loss” of mature marula trees in the Kruger National Park and points a finger at elephants as the cause. It’s a powerful ...

Deforestation in the Amazon is causing significant regional changes in climate compared to areas with forest cover above 80%.

Supporters of a new project hope studying the benefits of tree and shrub systems used to protect farms from extreme weather, otherwise known as windbreaks, will revive the practice among Illinois ...

Agroecologist and professor Liz Carlisle discusses her latest book, a collection of guest essays that makes the case for more diverse crops.

Snowy escapes await! Discover cozy Illinois cabins perfect for a magical winter weekend, think hot tubs, fireplaces, and ...

The sun is the basis for photosynthesis, but not all plants thrive in strong sunlight. Strong sunlight constrains plant ...

POYNOR — Savannah Reynolds scored 27 points to lead LaPoynor to a 60-44 win over Frankston. Reynolds surpassed 1,500 points ...

The findings suggest these ghost elephants survived Angola’s war by never leaving—adapting instead by becoming invisible. “I ...