The Cairo Fossil Forest is the second oldest in the world. These forests mark a turning point in Earth's history because they ...

A few things on this planet are old enough to make history books look recent, and that includes some living trees that have weathered through tons of challenges. Scientists have dated them, and locals ...

Have you seen the biggest tree on Earth? This towering giant sequoia stands as a testament to the enduring power of nature. With its colossal size and ancient presence, the Sherman Tree commands ...

With about 50 ft already lost, the fire may impact the Doerner Fir's standing in global height rankings, officials say.

The Doerner Fir tree, one of the world’s tallest, caught fire and has sustained damage that could lower its global ranking. The fire has not yet spread to the surrounding coastal Oregon wilderness but ...

In coastal Oregon, the state's tallest fir tree is burning. Douglas-firs (Pseudotsuga menziesii) are Oregon's most common trees, but the tree that's ablaze, known as the Doerner Fir, is special.

We are in the middle of a very hot summer. As I was mowing the yard this weekend, I stopped to take a break in the shade of the swamp chestnut oak tree in my front yard. I started thinking about the ...