The sound of a bottle popping may be a familiar harbinger of good, but the humble material behind the pop has more uses than you might imagine.

Cork oaks are able to regenerate their outer bark and can be sustainably harvested every 9–12 years. Traditional management ...

Forests are an essential ally in combating climate change. Trees consume carbon dioxide in order to grow, pulling the gas out ...

Researchers said nearly 32% of the trees in a recent survey were infected, compared to 4% last year and 5.2% the year before.

Ramorum is a fungus-like microorganism that affects more than 100 different plant species ... bark beetle and the Emerald Ash ...

Natural cork, plastic or screwcap - do wine enclosures matter? Founder/CEO Jim Bernau of Willamette Valley Vineyards lays out ...

Discover low-maintenance trees with maximum impact –these leafy beauties require only minimal care, but their rewards are ...

Tests on a drug made from tree bark have produced 'conclusive' evidence that it can help beat tumours, scientists revealed yesterday. Combretastatin, which has been hailed as a potential cancer ...

In an attempt to exploit the natural protective properties of tree bark, researchers in Sweden and Latvia have created a water-resistant coating for timber using compounds from birch and spruce bark.

Discover the Chestnut Oak Tree (Quercus prinus), a resilient species known for its ecological benefits, drought tolerance, ...

In the accompanying photos, viewers can see a small tree in a gravel bed. The close-ups show the bark of the tree flaking off and a bit of a wound on the bottom side of one of the branches. Trees are ...