After cutting down some problem trees on her property, Laura Miller realized just how vital shade trees are to keep things cool and save on air conditioning.

Small maple trees that are ideal for compact yards include the hedge maple, the Florida maple, the trident maple, the ...

"Roots of Cool" is an all-women art show focused on the role trees (and the shade they provide) play in making urban life ...

In Detroit, fewer than 60% of households have air conditioning, according to American Forests. That makes shade a vital ...

It’s time to appreciate the iconic American beech tree; it comprises nearly 40% of our northern forests, and the species ...

Mount Pleasant's new dedicated task force will focus on preserving, protecting and enhancing the town's urban forest to ...

Looking for relief from the sun? These seven fast-growing shade trees are perfect for creating a cooler, more comfortable backyard in a short time.

The city approved an urban forest plan with a big goal to plant 25,000 trees a year to nearly double the city's tree canopy ...

Sacramento city leaders want to drastically increase the number of trees in the city over the next two decades, implementing a new plan this week to help guide them toward new goals.

Biodiversity isn’t just about what’s growing in the forest, but also how it’s growing. Forests with a wide range of tree ...

In India's scorching climate, fast-growing trees are essential for shade and cooling. This article highlights ten such trees, including Neem, Kadamb, ...

Group pushes for faster action on growing city's tree canopy (U of C professor Heather) Addy said the city's goal of 16 per cent trees coverage over land it owns should be nearly double that, a ...