Scientists map where the endangered butternut tree can survive, offering new hope for restoring the species across eastern U.S. forests.

By mapping conditions linked to natural resistance which the tree has developed to a pest, researchers are guiding ...

Trees have always been part of our lives, providing us with oxygen, shade, food, and beauty. These trees, which stood tall and strong for centuries, are now only memories preserved in stories, records ...

Hannah Kliger joined the CBS News New York team as a reporter in May 2022, focusing her coverage in Brooklyn. A native New Yorker, Hannah has received several awards for her investigative journalism ...

The butternut tree, a close relative of black walnut prized for its pale wood and wildlife value, is on the brink of ...

Two rare, extinct-in-the-wild trees named after Founding Father Benjamin Franklin are on their way to Philadelphia’s Historic District, where they will be planted at Carpenters’ Hall , home of the ...

David Easterbrook is an unlikely influencer. The retiree has more than 1 million followers watching him water his plants on Instagram. Easterbrook doesn’t have your average backyard garden. The ...

For the first time, scientists have discovered fossil evidence of an endangered, living tropical tree species. The unprecedented find was made in Brunei, a country on the large island of Borneo, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A fungus that's deadly to butternut trees has been found on the Island, and there is no known cure. (Clay Cutting - image credit) ...

Scientists have found a new species of mahogany in Zanzibar. This represents a significant finding for those working on rare ...