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Douglas, Fraser, and Noble fir trees are usually the ones people cut for Christmas trees every year. But tree farms are growing smaller because of disease and pests that usually get killed off in colder weather.

New research from the University of Wyoming shows that trees may be more resilient to climate change than previously thought.

Dendrochronologists found that high temperatures in the 21st Century make the current drought unprecedented compared to other dry periods around the Colorado River across the past 500 years.

The Whitebark Pine tree is on the decline, and scientists are working hard to try to save the threatened species.Picture the tree-line right before you get into the alpine. In the winter, there’s massive snow storms, and in the summer there’s a short growing season – Whitebark Pine thrives there.

New research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that trees are losing their ability to absorb carbon, which could worsen global warming in the future.

The Bighorn National Forest is located in north-central Wyoming and spans over a million acres. Within the forest are several species of pine, spruce, fir, and aspen.

Sheridan College has been honored by the Arbor Day Foundation for its tree management practices. It's the eighth consecutive year the college has received…

On a recent sunny afternoon, I'm loading up my Subaru before heading out to the Snowy Range Mountains in southern Wyoming to cut down a Christmas…

A recent study shows planting a trillion trees worldwide might be one of our best options for fighting climate change.

For thousands of years, the Whitebark Pine has provided a valuable food source for birds and bears throughout the Mountain West. But dwindling numbers...