A new study on conifers shows that not damage to the trees' water transport system plays the largest role, but—unexpectedly—the length of their leaves' lifespan, and stem growth recovery after ...

The conifer was the most effective out of 13 tree species in a laboratory-based sound absorption test. The researchers say the findings can help urban planners use trees for noise control.

Conifer forests in California hurt by a severe drought in the late ’90s and early 2000s weathered a second severe dry spell about a decade later better than forests that hadn’t experienced the ...

Lighter-coloured broad-leafed trees, such as oak or birch, reflect more sunlight back into space but have lost ground to fast-growing conifers, used for everything from building materials to pulp.

Here's what you'll need: Knife, or another cutting tool Baton Live hardwood shaft, 2.5 ft in length and 2" in diameter A minimum of 4 conifer tree cones — pine, spruce, balsam or whatever you ...