Global tree canopy cover increased by 2.24 million square kilometers (865,000 square miles) between 1982 and 2016, reports a new study in Nature. Researchers using satellite data tracked the changes ...

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If you liked this story, share it with other people. The new data reveals global tree cover loss reached an all-time high in 2016 and 2017, with the drivers of loss relatively unchanged from previous ...

Homeowners insurance pays for tree removal following a storm in most cases, but not all. What causes the tree to fall, as well as where it lands, determines whether your homeowners insurance company ...

Covering a tree's roots above ground can limit the tree's access to oxygen and moisture which helps them grow and stay healthy. Avoid cutting, trimming, or removing tree roots because it can make the ...

A new study demonstrates that urban tree cover saves up to $12 billion annually in the U.S. This includes reduced deaths, injuries and electricity consumption for air-conditioning. High air ...