Pine caterpillars feed on the needles of pine trees. In large numbers, they can severely weaken the trees, making them more vulnerable to attacks by other pests or diseases, and to environmental ...

"Pine trees contain resin, which acts like oil, intensifying fires when ignited. This resin causes wildfires to burn faster, ...

Edward Faison, an ecologist, stood quietly in a patch of forest that stretched for miles in all directions. Above him, the ...

The Colorado State Forest Service's 2024 forest health report found near-record-breaking temperatures stressed trees trying ...

With the arrival of the warmer season, the characteristic lines of pine processionary caterpillars (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) ...

Firefighters will continue to vigorously fight accidental wildfires, even in the region's least dense areas, a Suffolk fire ...

Entering Day 26 of the Covington Drive wildfire in Carolina Forest, residents are still seeing South Carolina Forestry ...

“Pitiocampus temporarily hinders the growth of pine trees because it totally or partially eats the needles. Rarely does one see the necrosis of mainly some stunted pine trees, especially in ...

St. Louis County Rescue Squad uses drones to aid in search and rescue missions, including a recent case involving a missing ...

Wildfires have been burning for a week in WNC and South Carolina. Here's how to prepare for evacuation before it's necessary.

Once you're sure you have a safe-to-eat pine tree in your sights, you'll want to go for bright green needles with a nice pine scent. Dried ones won't taste great, whereas brown or yellow ones ...

Spencer State Forest offers 965 acres of serene woodland, and welcomes hiking, canoeing, snowmobiling, horesback riding and ...