The oldest tree species is the Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva). The oldest tree of the species is named Methuselah and is more than 4,800 years old. The longevity of the Great Basin ...

Pine tree's scientific name is Pinus, part of the Pinaceae family. Around 115-125 pine species exist globally as of 2025. In India, pines thrive in the Himalayas and Northeast at high altitudes.

The eastern white pine is a towering, majestic species with a history as deep and enduring as its roots. Known for its ...

Whitebark pine is a threatened tree species that provides ecological and cultural value across its range in the U.S. West and Canada. Scientists have sequenced its genome, presenting new opportunities ...

WEST END, N.C. (AP) — Jesse Wimberley burns the woods with neighbors. Using new tools to revive an old communal tradition, they set fire to wiregrasses and forest debris with a drip torch, corralling ...

Longleaf pine trees, once dominant in the Southeast, have significantly declined due to unsustainable logging and turpentining practices. These trees play a crucial role in biodiversity, supporting ...

As the U.S. tries to restore a key forest ecosystem in the Southeast, landowners must light more fires on private property. WEST END, N.C. — Jesse Wimberley burns the woods with neighbors. Using new ...