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The View from the TreetopsOpinion How is the view from atop the trees?
By Ailsa Sachdev Published
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Do Bark Beetles Affect Water Quality?Studies in the Rocky Mountains indicate the beetles are affecting water quality.
By Jacqueline Conciatore Published
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Surprising Pollution Problem: Too Many Trees (Op-Ed)Opinion Have dense forests become an environmental hazard?
By Jamie Workman Published
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Go Plant a Tree! 5 Odd Facts About Arbor DayGuess which U.S. state spawned a worldwide tree-planting sensation.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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If A Dry Tree Pops Sap Bubbles In The WoodsIn certain conditions, tree sap may reach extreme negative pressures and emit popping sounds.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Ancient Giant Trees Found Petrified in ThailandPetrified trees have been unearthed that are nearly as tall as the world's highest trees today. Here's the story of their discovery and what it tells us about tall trees in general.
By Larry O'Hanlon Published
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Tundra Shrubs Turn into Trees as Arctic WarmsTundra is by definition treeless, but in Eurasia recently, its shrubs have turned to trees.
By Wynne Parry Published
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Leaf Forecast: Outlook Good for Colorful FallHurricane Irene may add kick to fall's colorful leaves.
By Andrea Mustain Published
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How tall can trees grow?The interplay between opposing forces that act on trees define their theoretical maximum height.
By Natalie Wolchover Published
