Here's how to measure the critical root zone of a tree, so you'll know how to dig around it without injuring its roots.

For young trees, they measure the circumference at ground level by wrapping measuring tape around the tree base. For saplings less than 4 years old, they measure the trunk caliper, which is the tree’s ...

NASA scientists want you, yes you, to take part in a mission. The space agency launched a new component function of its citizen science mobile application GLOBE Observer last month. It now invites ...

Millions of real Christmas trees are purchased every year. And making the annual trip to a tree farm or lot where cut trees are on sale is a favorite holiday tradition for many of us. Picking out the ...

Rayonier Research Biometrician Stephanie Patton explains what a Forest Biometrician does and what it takes to become one. Forestry companies own thousands and even millions of acres of forest land.