The freezing temperatures don't just impact people; the bitter cold can have a major impact on trees. One you can hear. Videos of so-called "exploding trees" have taken social media by storm as a ...

Chip Murrow had never heard the term "exploding trees" in his 30 years as a forester for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Is there a danger of exploding trees in Iowa? And how does it happen?

As we head into the weekend, a major winter storm system is going to slide some of the coldest air we’ve felt in years right over Michigan - and we’re going to be in a deep freeze for a few days. How ...

Severe cold temperatures hitting much of the country this week could branch out − literally. As people brace for the winter weather, some social media posts in recent days have warned of the chance ...

Social media posts warning of "exploding trees" in subzero temperatures are mischaracterizing a phenomenon known as frost cracks. Frost cracks form when water inside trees freezes and expands. As a ...

One common argument we hear against having a natural Christmas tree is the misconception that the trees are cut down from the forest then hauled away to market. The belief is that fewer trees are left ...

JAMES ISLAND — A tree that many nearby residents cherish for its cultural and historic significance has been spared from being cut down, for now. Bryan Heatherly, of HH Action LLC, requested a ...

For many families, choosing a real Christmas tree marks the official start of the holiday season. The scent, the visit to the local farm, watching dad wrestle a half-rusted saw through the branches ...

While many people may prefer the ease of their beloved fake tree, nothing compares to the fresh scent and the cozy feeling that a real tree brings your home during the Christmas season. And what would ...

Shopping for a Christmas tree? Eleven national forests across California are issuing permits to people hoping to decorate their homes with evergreens this holiday season. The U.S. Forest Service ...

It may be hard for Las Vegans to picture Nevada as a winter wonderland. But the state’s northern forests are already blanketed in snow, weighing down towering tree branches. Freshness fills the air, ...