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    Tree News

    In 1916, Alaska likely planted a roadside fix; it spread to rivers, and native seedlings suffered

    White sweetclover, a legume that was likely introduced in Alaska in 1916 during roadside revegetation.
    World News
    Published 6 days ago

    In 1784, Pennsylvania planted tree-of-heaven for its looks; it now grows from Maine to California

    Tree-of-heaven arrived in Pennsylvania in 1784 as an ornamental plant and has since spread across much of the country.
    World News
    Updated 7 days ago

    A tree planted to rescue dry land became a health and livelihood threat

    Introduced to restore degraded land and provide fuel, mesquite has spread aggressively, displacing native plants and grazing areas. Its pollen can trigger allergies, thorns can cause serious injuries, and the tree may support mosquitoes.
    World News
    Published 8 days ago

    In Kenya, a tree planted to halt desertification has reportedly spread across 2 million hectares

    Planted to fight desertification, mathenge now spreads across Kenya's drylands.
    World News
    Published 9 days ago

    In 2016, Ed Sheeran bought a ploughed field; now it has a pond, a meadow and 14,000 trees

    Ed Sheeran turned a former plowed field in Suffolk into a green space for wildlife.
    Entertainment
    Published 9 days ago

    Canada planted spruce on rare prairie land; 19 years after removal, it still hasn't recovered

    A study indicates that simply removing trees from prairie land in Manitoba does not ensure ecological recovery.
    World News
    Published 11 days ago

    Russian olive was planted to help the land; now it is crowding out native streamside plants

    Introduced for windbreaks, erosion control, and wildlife shelter, Russian olive has spread across much of the West. It can crowd out native riverside plants, alter stream banks, and prove difficult to remove. Experts recommend early detection and choosing native alternatives, such as valley oak, when planting.
    World News
    Published 16 days ago

    How kudzu went from government soil fix to southern headache

    Once promoted for erosion control, livestock forage, and ornamental use, kudzu spread widely across the South. Its rapid growth now threatens crops and ecosystems. Satellite research in Tennessee found infestations expanding and concentrated near roads and urban edges, offering clues to when and where land managers can target control efforts.
    World News
    Published 16 days ago

    In 1776, Chinese tallow reached the US; now it infests more than 234,000 acres in southeast Texas

    Chinese tallow tree shows off its bright autumn foliage, a trait that helped make it a popular landscape plant.
    World News
    Published 16 days ago

    Japan's answer to old trees in the way of construction: Prepare the roots, then move the tree

    Some valued trees in Japan get a slower option than the chainsaw: months of root preparation, then a move.
    World News
    Published 20 days ago

    In 2003, China planted tree islands by a river; now they hold 19-30% of a rainforest's diversity

    2026 study from China reveals that trees planted in 2003 achieved only 19% to 30% of the biodiversity of nearby rainforests after 20 years.
    World News
    Published 22 days ago

    In 2026, scientists found China's planted forests grow 66% faster in leaf cover

    China has planted about 66 billion trees since 1978 to slow the spread of deserts.
    Science
    Published 26 days ago

    Pitru Paksha 2026: Discover 5 health-beneficial trees to plant during Shradh

    Top 5 sacred trees of Pitru Paksha 2026: Significance and blessings
    Lifestyle
    Published 26 days ago

    In 1851, 16 sparrows were released to fight caterpillars, then spread nationwide

    A modest introduction of house sparrows in Brooklyn in 1851 led to their successful spread throughout North America.
    World News
    Published 27 days ago

    Rats ruled a Pacific atoll for decades; then bait slings brought its trees back

    Rats invaded Palmyra Atoll during World War II, harming local seabird-nesting trees.
    World News
    Published 28 days ago

    How a wall of trees helped the US survive its worst environmental disaster

    A historic tree-planting initiative from the 1930s continues to protect farms from wind and soil loss, highlighting long-term environmental strategies.
    World News
    Updated 28 days ago

    The tree that was supposed to save Florida's swamps ended up taking over

    Trees planted to tame the Everglades' wetlands ended up reshaping the ecosystem instead.
    World News
    Updated 28 days ago

    Tree halts truck’s plunge into 500-foot-deep gorge, gives rescuers time to save driver

    Tree halts truck’s plunge into 500-foot-deep gorge, gives rescuers time to save driver
    Cities
    Published 38 days ago

    What we choose to remember

    Banyan tree (Raju Shinde/HT Photo)
    Ht Insight
    Published 97 days ago

    11-yr-old killed, 4 injured as peepal tree falls on school van in Mumbai

    Civic officials said five students had already alighted at the earlier stop from the yellow van.
    Cities
    Updated 117 days ago

    First full-fledged tree census to begin in Delhi; ₹2.9 cr allocated by Centre

    Delhi government officials said the census will only cover non-forest areas. (Representational image)
    Cities
    Updated 203 days ago

    Trees exploding in extreme cold? Expert explains as US braces for end-Jan chill

    There is a polar vortex prediction in the US that could end up impacting places like Minnesota, the Dakotas and New England. Image for representational purposes.
    World News
    Published 277 days ago

    When will the Rockefeller Christmas tree actually be lit? What to know

    Rockefeller Center Christmas tree ahead of the 93rd annual lighting ceremony, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in New York.
    World News
    Updated 326 days ago

    Three dead, six injured in Bengaluru as tree falls double this monsoon: Report

    Poor urban management and lack of maintenance are said to be the reason for the collapse of Bengaluru's greenery.
    Cities
    Published 362 days ago

    Kiren Rijiju shares video of elderly woman crying over felled Peepal tree

    Kiren Rijiju's post showing an old woman crying beside a cut Peepal tree she planted 20 years ago went viral.
    Trending
    Updated 379 days ago

    Two men who chopped down iconic UK tree to be sentenced

    An aerial view shows the felled Sycamore Gap tree, along Hadrian's Wall, near Hexham, northern England on September 28, 2023.
    World News
    Published 468 days ago

    Plant. Post. Repeat: Delhi-NCR turns tree planting into a ritual

    Young Delhiites are making tree planting a year-round movement.
    Htcity
    Published 478 days ago

    Storm fallout: Delhiites, uprooted trees damaging your cars? Here’s what to do

    NDMC has been catering to the complaints of uprooted trees in central parts of Delhi. (Right) A grab from the video showing wreckage caused by an uprooted tree in south Delhi's Sheikh Sarai.
    Htcity
    Published 534 days ago

    Bonsai gardening 101: How to grow and care for your own miniature tree

    Bonsai cultivation is an art and ancient practice requiring patience and attention to detail.
    Lifestyle
    Updated 628 days ago

    SC turns 'ordinary litigant' in front of Delhi HC for pro-green initiative

    The Supreme Court of India turns petitioner in front of the High Court of Delhi: Here's why!
    Htcity
    Published 639 days ago
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