Old-growth juniper trees are a symbol of the American West. Their ancient and gnarled trunks and branches twist into haunting shapes immortalized in photos by Ansel Adams. East of Bend, in the Oregon ...

As we’re well into the holiday season, I’ll devote my next two “plant” columns to trees that are often decorated for Christmas. Today let’s talk about the juniper, a tree loved by some, hated by ...

Around the globe, forests are facing unprecedented challenges. They're grappling with wildfires, diseases, droughts and deforestation. The survival of these great forests hinges on their ability to ...