The snow is intercepted by a conifer snow umbrella that keeps the snow off the ground. The thick interlacing needles of ...

California’s drought and bark-beetle infestation killed more than 129 million trees between 2012 and 2016 in the Sierra Nevada. But amid the devastation stood some survivors. At the time, UC Davis ...

This chilly time of year, it always feels like I’ve stepped through a portal after I drive 45 minutes from L.A. and find myself alone with my dog in a winter wonderland. I love studying the snow to ...

A clear river flows gently through a snow-covered forest surrounded by tall pine trees. The contrast between the dark water ...

Take a walk in the woods in Summit County and study the bark in the pines. Chances are high that you’ll spot some divots and channels carved out by none other than the infamous pine beetle. We know ...