In fall or winter, homeowners often discover young trees whose thin bark has been damaged by deer rub. Some trees may have patches where bark hangs in shreds, exposing the underlying wood; in others, ...

New research suggests trees’ bark, along with their resident microbes, may play a significant role in reducing atmospheric methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Trees have long been recognized for their ...

Tree bark surfaces play an important role in removing methane gas from the atmosphere, according to a study published today (24 July) in Nature. While trees have long been known to benefit climate by ...

So often we choose a tree because of its flowers, leaves, fall color or its fruit. Often, we forget about the bark. However, on many trees, the bark is the most interesting part of the tree. This can ...