Tag: Trees

April Native Plant News

This month’s Native Plant News highlights research showing old-growth forests store far more carbon than managed forests, an Illinois prairie remnant protected for restoration, Iowa findings on how pollinators sustain plant diversity, why straight native species often outperform cultivars for bees, Wisconsin’s spread of invasive lesser celandine, Florida’s use of native plants to cut costs and beautify downtown spaces, and the early-season value of pussy willow for pollinators. Continue reading "April Native Plant News"

Trees are the Answer

Discover books about trees, forests, and tree ecology in this Wild Ones reading list. From Tallamy’s "The Nature of Oaks" to Diana Beresford-Kroeger’s "To Speak for the Trees," these titles explore how trees support wildlife, strengthen ecosystems, and shape the landscapes around us. Continue reading "Trees are the Answer"