The cracked, hard bark of woody plants carries more than just lichen, insects, and years of dust. The seemingly barren layer teems with trillions of microbes, including bacteria, algae, and fungi. 1 ...

Learning to identify trees transforms every walk into a deeper connection with nature. From leaf shapes to bark textures, there’s a whole language waiting to be learned. With a few tips, guides, or ...

The bark of a single tree can be home to trillions of bacteria, and these microbes may have an important but neglected role in controlling greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere. The total surface ...

Trees are known for capturing carbon dioxide as they grow. But they also soak up other gases implicated in climate change through microbes in their bark. The tree bark microbes feast on hydrogen, ...

Australian researchers have discovered a hidden climate superpower of trees. Their bark harbors trillions of microbes that help scrub the air of greenhouse and toxic gases. The study, titled "Bark ...

This fourth article in a six-part series highlights developments, innovations, trends, and research updates on wood ...

A new study carried out in Australia finds that the bark of common tree species holds diverse microbial communities, with trillions of microbes living on every tree. The research determined that many ...

The Arbor Day Foundation has created an inexpensive tool for helping people develop a greater appreciation for trees. The “What Tree is That?” book is an easy-to-use identification guide featuring ...