Thousands of giant sequoia seedlings sprouted after a fire swept a grove in the Sierra in 2021. Will they replace the ...

Fire-resistance, ‘swollen knees’ to fight decay, toxins to wipe out rivals: There are lessons for science in tools that help the world’s oldest trees survive.

Scientists call the phenomenon “evolutionary rescue” — when a species’ genetic diversity allows it to survive amid extreme threats.

A ghostly white sprout may look magical, but plant albinism comes with serious limits. Rare exceptions prove nature sometimes ...

There’s estimated to be more than three trillion trees worldwide, with forests covering around 30% of Earth’s surface. For many of us, encountering a tree is part of everyday life. They line our ...

For years, Mexican drug cartels have used the remote forest to conduct and conceal their business. But the pot production has intensified because it has become harder and harder to smuggle marijuana ...

Giant trees, ancient history, and unforgettable views make Sequoia National Park one of the most awe-inspiring places to visit in California.

If someone told you that you could walk to the top of an active volcano in California, you’d probably assume they were ...

What makes the Lassen Peak Trail particularly special is its location within Lassen Volcanic National Park, which remains ...

Sequoia National Park in California protects giant sequoias, including the General Sherman Tree The General Sherman Tree is the largest tree by volume, weighing nearly 1,400 tons The tree is between 2 ...

Simply sign up to the Artificial intelligence myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. David Silver, one of Britain’s top AI researchers, is raising $1bn for a new company aiming to build ...

MANISTEE TOWNSHIP, MI – In the depths of a Northern Michigan winter, this descendent of giants towers over a snow-covered meadow overlooking Lake Michigan. The Michigan Champion giant sequoia simply ...