In 2002, Crater Lake National Park ecologist Michael Murray thought the park’s majestic whitebark pine trees were as good as ...

In the Pacific Northwest, choosing trees for drought tolerance might be planting for the future, but it doesn’t have to be ...

Remaking a forest requires a lot of seeds, and in 2025 things were starting to look dire as the longleaf pine seed supply dwindled across the Southeast. The U.S. Forest Service published its annual ...

GRAYLING, MI - The largest stand of old growth pine trees remaining in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula is the result of a recession. Hartwick Pines State Park in Grayling is home to this 49-acre forest ...

Each species has tradeoffs. Fraser firs are popular for their shape and sweet scent, though Smith notes they’re less tolerant of stress than Canaan firs. White pine can be a good option for lighter ...

There’s something magical about picking out the perfect Christmas tree. Maybe you remember walking through a tree farm, smelling fresh pine, and spotting that one tree that just felt right. Or maybe ...

Michigan’s state tree is the proud Eastern white pine, but the national champion is elsewhere. Maine, also known as the “Pine Tree State,” is home to the titleholder. The Great Lakes State could have ...

HARRISBURG, Ill. (KFVS) – If you ever wanted to cut and decorate your very own Christmas tree, you can do so by purchasing a permit online from the U.S. Forest Service. According to the Forest Service ...

HARRISBURG, Ill. (WSIL) -- Christmas tree permits for the Shawnee National Forest are now available online. Purchases can be made through Recreation.gov, and started on November 14, 2025. This year, ...

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Kai Tucker/Photo Intern The White Pine Tree Ceremony, hosted by the Haudenosaunee community, invited students, faculty and community members to participate in the annual tradition celebrating peace ...