Maryland is home to 12 champion trees, recognized as the largest of their species in the U.S. Growing majestically within Maryland’s 2.7 million acres of woodlands are twelve national champion trees, ...

A hundred years ago, Maryland’s first state forester, Fred Besley, issued a challenge to residents: Go out in the woods and find the biggest tree you can. Then collect its measurements and send them ...

A hundred years ago, Maryland's first state forester challenged residents to find the state's biggest tree. Now the contest is back. Scott Detrow speaks with Joli McCathran of the Big Tree Program.

Scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Maryland have planted more than 33,000 saplings from 20 ...

TIME FOR SUNDAY GARDENER. WE CONTINUE OUR SPECIAL SERIES HERE AT DUMBARTON MIDDLE SCHOOL. I HAVE CARRIE ENGEL FROM VALLEY VIEW FARMS AND ALSO JANICE MULLARD. AND YOU ARE NOT ONLY THE HEAD OF THE ...

The Maryland Big Tree Program has launched a contest to find the largest tree in state forests. According to an announcement, the Big-Tree Centennial Contest offers prizes totaling $1,500 for ...

There's something beautiful about a big, old tree, whether you come across it out in nature, camping or on a hike, or maybe just taking a walk, or maybe even in a yard. It makes you think, how old is ...