Chaga is a parasitic fungus that grows slowly on birch trees, drawing nutrients directly from living wood. Its unusual growth ...

Scientists at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) have developed an app for researchers and keen lichen spotters ...

Discover how white-tailed deer are changing New Hampshire's forests and learn about efforts to control this destructive pest using slash.

Over the past 30 years or so, trees have become central in efforts to mitigate climate change, writes the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

Fungi have long fascinated scientists and aficionados alike. These strange and often misunderstood life-forms are sought-after for food, medicine, building materials, psychedelic journeys and much ...

A new study shows that tiny microbes living in and around oak trees may help them survive drought, poor soil, and disease.

Some fungi are wasteful, while others recycle—and this can determine how much carbon is stored in a forest. Researchers at Lund University have now revealed how fungi manage their mycelium, the ...

Microbes could help oak trees cope with environmental change. Publishing in Cell Host & Microbe, a study observing oaks ...

Close-up Photographer of the Year is a global photography contest that celebrates the hidden beauty of our world through macro, micro, and close-up images.For its seventh edition, the competition ...

A two-year study revealed that oak trees subtly shift their microbial communities during drought, recruiting beneficial microbes to boost resilience.