Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one of the most abundant trees across much of eastern North America. It also ...

To determine the age of the juniper shrub, scientists used dendrochronology techniques, specifically studying growth rings.

U S national parks are famed for their biodiversity, but even the most well-studied of places can still throw us a surprise ...