These skyscraping superstars are the stalwart examples of their species Trees have many interesting features and uses, but it's perhaps their height that inspires the most reverie. Humans may have a ...

Ever wondered how many trees are out there? It's a huge number! Scientists estimate that there are over 3 trillion trees ...

We are in the middle of a very hot summer. As I was mowing the yard this weekend, I stopped to take a break in the shade of the swamp chestnut oak tree in my front yard. I started thinking about the ...

Whether strolling through the woods or taking a rest from outdoor labor, autumn is a time when people contemplate the value of our trees and forests. The curious can now also explore the historical ...

Melissa Breyer was Treehugger’s senior editorial director before moving to Martha Stewart. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, ...