Dwarf pine (Pinus mugo) is a successful pioneer tree, but also an invader of the subalpine belt in Central-European mountains. In the Hrubý Jeseník Mts. (Czech Republic), dwarf pine was introduced at ...

Dwarf mistletoe, a parasitic plant, means healthy-looking trees are not always what they seem. The infection causes dense ...

On a walk through the woods, you might see a strange-looking growth up in the branches of a tree. It’s called a witches’ ...

Scientists are turning their eyes towards a curious new subject to better understand mass extinctions of Earth's history: a bonsai-like pine tree. Like many investigations into the environment, ...

CLOUDCROFT, N.M. (KRQE) – As the holidays approach, Forest Service crews near Cloudcroft are dealing with a mistletoe infestation. However, it doesn’t bring the holiday cheer typically associated with ...

CLOUDCROFT, N.M. (KRQE) – The United States Forest Service says it has begun removing trees infected with dwarf mistletoe. The plan is to remove infected trees in the Sacramento Ranger District across ...