Contrary to what is generally assumed, the diversity of qualitative chemicals among species of eastern deciduous forest trees is high. Qualitative defenses (e.g., alkaloids) that supplement ...

Guest column by Central Oregon LandWatch's Lace Thornberg on where to see fall larch colors in Central Oregon, including Bend's Shevlin Park ...

A new study from Stockholm University reveals that spruce bark beetles, already infamous for killing millions of trees in Sweden, are also changing the forest microclimate. Using a combination of ...

Many communities invaded by one non-native plant species also are invaded by others due to a shared response to environmental factors that promote invasive species generally, such as fragmentation, ...

Oregon is known for its evergreen forests, but this time of year, the leaves of deciduous trees begin to turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red as the season changes. If you’re seeking out ...