Spruces do not retain their needles for long, the needles are quite sharp, and the needles are not aromatic like those of firs. Norway spruce has very dark green needles. It retains them longer than ...

The stunted miniature forest growing just below tree line includes red spruce, balsam fir, and black spruce. These twisted, contorted trees are known as “Krummholz” or “bent wood” in German.

CULPEPER, Virginia -- When I took my walk that Sunday evening, I merely glanced at it. I regret now that I didn’t stop long moments in order to admire its stately beauty. I should have ...

A particular superpower of the Fraser fir forest is the dense, evergreen canopy it provides that produces a microclimate supporting a unique variety of species − an ecosystem that will disappear ...

Karnataka Forest Department launches 'Garudakshi' online FIR system to combat forest crimes and protect wildlife resources effectively.