The maps allow us to see what the most forested places in the U.S. have in common. Zooming in on a few different examples, the first thing you’ll notice is that tree cover depends heavily on the local ...

To exist as a nation, to prosper as a state, and to live as a people, we must have trees. — Theodore Roosevelt Prior to Earth ...

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to summer in Washington, and these shelters are perfect for family reunions, ...

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation ...

Nestled along the shoreline of Hood Canal’s south shore in Union, Washington, this 182-acre gem might not have the name ...

The Tri Cities of Washington are well known for their wine and agriculture production. Within the geographical triangle of ...

Several plants native to Hawaiʻi, such as ʻŌhiʻa, ʻāhihi and koaiʻa, were planted on the grounds of Washington Place in ...

In the largest study of its kind, researchers at the Florida Museum of Natural History have used data from a 120-year-old ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Several plants native to Hawaiʻi, such as ʻŌhiʻa, ʻāhihi and koaiʻa, were planted on the grounds of Washington ... “These trees gather our water, support our wildlife ...

Tallow trees are native to Asia, where they've been cultivated for hundreds of years. With all of its pleasing and useful attributes, it's little wonder the species was imported to North America.