| 单词 | conifer |
| 例句 | Meanwhile our farm dances: the heavy conifer trees sway slowly, while the sagebrush and thistles quiver, bowing before every puff and pocket of air. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Even though most of Japan escaped the glaciers that blanketed Britain and Canada, Japan was still cold, dry, and extensively covered with conifer and birch forests offering little plant food to humans. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Better yet, the flat roof of the next garden's oil tank was just a foot below me, and screened by coal-blue conifers. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z They were still flying over subarctic taiga, a seemingly endless landscape of conifer forest—in English this is sometimes called “snow forest.” A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Over every roof and path hung the boughs of the hemmens, the commonest tree of Winter, a stout conifer with thick pale-scarlet needles. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z The Princess was always brightest in spring, just after the conifers emerged from the snow, their deep green needles seeming almost black against the tawny browns of soil and bark. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Trees blazed like torches; the sap in their veins boiled and split them asunder, the pitch in the conifers caught like naphtha, the twigs seemed to blossom with ferocious orange flowers all in a moment. The Subtle Knife 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Even in sheltered areas, under an umbrella of conifers, the snow was nearly knee deep and tedious to churn through. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z He sees the earthen floor of his childhood home, and the spiderwebbed light of dawn coming through conifers. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z Slopes rose up behind and to each side, thick with conifers. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z The conifers had it all over their funeral draperies. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Then I would heat my coffee and sit comfortably on my back step and contemplate wood and water and the quick-rising mountains with crowns of conifers and the fir trees high up, dusted with snow. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z An unknown but very large acreage of timber-producing lands is now aerially sprayed in order to “weed out” the hardwoods from the more spray- resistant conifers. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z The leaves were falling, rolling in dusky clouds, and the conifers on the slopes were crusted with snow. Travels with Charley in Search of America 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z There were different trees, too—more conifers at low levels and many more birches—and scattered through the undergrowth were large, rounded black boulders, like sleeping animals, which lent the still recesses a certain eerieness. A Walk in the Woods 1997-11-01T00:00:00Z Typically, trough gardens receive alpine or rock garden perennials, bulbs, and dwarf conifers and shrubs. These faux-stone pots make for the perfect spring project 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z Against an electric-blue sky, and worshipped by a congregation of conifers gathered at the base, its ice-capped crags wink and glisten in the sun, a halo of cloud revolving around its tip. Riding Canada’s Skeena train: from Jasper to the Pacific 2019-01-23T05:00:00Z The dark green, fine-textured oriental spruce remains a choice conifer. Winter wonders: Conifers revive the sleeping garden. But remember, less is more. 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z Another large and underused conifer is the Alaska cedar, one of those rare Western conifers that adapt to the heat and humidity east of the Rockies. Winter wonders: Conifers revive the sleeping garden. But remember, less is more. 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z The shrine, hidden among conifers, is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto spirit who blesses the harvest. Karen Pittman Isn’t the New Samantha 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The landscape of this 18 million-acre ecosystem contains majestic high peaks, dense conifer forests, aspen glades, native grasslands and clean-flowing, sparkling rivers and streams. In words and pictures, the story of the wild Rockies is revealed 2014-04-30T04:00:00Z Beyond this is the yard with established gardens, weeping willow and conifer trees, and meandering pathways. House Tour: Riverhead, N.Y. 2011-07-07T22:31:14Z For the arboretum, the garden will provide a hub to connect the institution’s disparate collections of Chinese plants, said Olson, the director, referring to its inventories of Chinese magnolias, crape myrtles and conifers. After 14 years of waiting, work begins on the National China Garden 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z What is needed in today’s smaller gardens is a conifer that sits somewhere between a giant specimen and a miniature version, functioning as a small tree or a large shrub. Winter wonders: Conifers revive the sleeping garden. But remember, less is more. 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z SAT Walk through the park with a naturalist to learn about evergreen conifers, 1 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2014-01-23T17:16:45Z While working and teaching in Utah, he was struck by the “fantastic red rock formations and canyonlands” and by the grasses, sage plants and conifers that have adapted to the dryness. A native plant designer’s memoir reflects on a life in the field 2021-08-24T04:00:00Z Upright Head Preserve: Once your car is in the ferry line for the ride home, walk to the old conifer forest and dramatic rocky shores of this northernmost point of Lopez. Lopez Island in the fall: Hikes, farm stands and fine dining 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z This is down to the long-standing desire of conifer connoisseurs to discover branch mutations and from them propagate slow-growing versions known as dwarf conifers. Winter wonders: Conifers revive the sleeping garden. But remember, less is more. 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z On Tasmania, for example, 2019 bush fires scorched the remote Overland Track, home to ancient stands of montane conifers. Post-fire Australia will provide travelers with more opportunities for ‘restorative tourism’ 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z One of the craziest adaptations to street use is the bald cypress, a deciduous conifer associated with Southern wetlands, now being used in the District. D.C. has become a leader in a movement to plant more diverse city trees 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z Breeders are miniaturizing the landscape, downsizing plants from conifers to cucumbers to suit people’s busy lives and smaller gardens. Smaller plants offer big benefits 2014-05-12T04:00:00Z SAT Learn about low-maintenance dwarf conifers for ornamental texture and year around color, 10 a.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-02-28T00:52:33Z But this would be a mistake, especially with conifers. Winter wonders: Conifers revive the sleeping garden. But remember, less is more. 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z More than a hundred butterfly and moth species flit and dance among the conifers in summer. At Three National Monuments, Quiet Trails and Questions About the Future 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z Located outside of the town of Trout Lake, the short trail guides hikers through a conifer forest before ending at a buzzing waterfall. New guide’s author offers five hikes around Adams, Goat Rocks 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z At downtown’s Crown Center, the Mayor’s Christmas Tree — this year a 100-foot-tall conifer decorated in 10,600 white bulbs — will remain in place through Jan. 5. Christmas (on the Cheap) in January 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z The story of how a tree like the conifer in Annapolis finds its way to a living room involves a journey of hundreds of miles and more than a decade of meticulous care. The journey from seed to harvested Christmas tree is a long, winding road 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z I was hiking into the Russian Wilderness, a remote stretch of craggy granite peaks known for its glacial lakes and 18 species of conifers. Heat, Water, Fire: How Climate Change Is Transforming the Pacific Crest Trail 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z In Hokkaido, trees, especially conifers, can become so entombed in snow and ice that they’re swollen to three or four times their normal size and are no longer identifiable as trees. The Japanese island where powder snow is almost guaranteed during the month of January 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z A number of conifers are candidates for the Official Evergreen of Winter, but among the leaf-shedding shade trees there is just one superstar, the birch tree with its peeling snow-white bark. Longing for the snow-white birch tree of our northern neighbors 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z It is not to be confused with the native conifer named hemlock. 5 toxic plants you should know — and avoid 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z SUN Guided walk with conifers/evergreen trees theme, 1 p.m. Community Datebook calendar 2012-07-11T23:17:04Z In the largest of the paintings in this show, “Literati,” the dark conifer branches are far above the tree trunks, much as they would be in bonsai specimens. Painter Jared Rue brings nature in close 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z The Big-leaf Garden, growing beneath a canopy of native conifers, is the species garden’s largest display devoted to a single group of plants. Clippings: More plants to love, more gardens to visit 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z I approached a bend in the road in Lorne, near three majestic conifers, and stopped at the imposing Grand Pacific Hotel, an 1870s landmark that was originally accessible only by sea. Stunning Vistas and Wildlife Along Australia’s Great Ocean Road 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z It probably needs to be a small tree, or a sculptural shrub or conifer. Why every garden should have a potted tree (and how to grow them) 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z Last week, on Christmas Eve, BBC Radio 3 featured “Winter Wanderer”—a delightful, amusing three hours of the travel writer Horatio Clare walking through the Black Forest, stamping briskly and musing about Pliny and conifers. “Slow Radio,” The Podcast That Promotes Monks, Moose, and Inner Peace 2019-01-04T05:00:00Z To the west, we could see the cape pointing like an outstretched finger to the Bay of Fundy, its ridge looking hairy with conifers and sloping down to gray rock at the water’s edge. Walking and talking in Nova Scotia, a small province with sweeping vistas and welcoming locals 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z Lawns were divided by hedges of yew and rhododendron and paths bordered by brilliant flowers, specimen magnolias, cypresses and conifers. The Bloomsbury Bohemians in the British Countryside 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z Defoliated conifers don’t rebound like deciduous trees and shrubs, so unchecked bagworms are bad news. The cicadas are gone, but they left their mark on trees. Here’s what you can do. 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z To our left, rugged slopes and thinning patches of conifers rise to treeless, wind-scoured peaks . In Colorado, three generations achieve a peaceful family vacation at high elevation 2017-02-14T05:00:00Z And no conifer or maple or azalea is pruned for itself alone. Perspective | A gardener went to Japan to polish her pruning skills. She found tough love. 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z These were redwoods, firs and conifers – and they were seriously big, possibly as big as the California redwood that's considered the world's tallest tree today. A forester's view on Timber! 2013-07-22T17:46:18Z National Arboretum and sourced from a Pennsylvania conifer arboretum in 1959 from trees originally from China. New hemlock hybrid could return a beloved tree to the shade garden 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z He collected them as cones in 1976, on a visit to a state park near the Delaware shore that is the northernmost range of this native swamp conifer. There’s a lot more to winter trees than meets the eye 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z In the quest for moderately sized conifers, I am always drawn to the Korean pine — long-needled and stately without being huge. Winter wonders: Conifers revive the sleeping garden. But remember, less is more. 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z A garden overstuffed with conifers seems to me to be static and lifeless, ironically, and the surfeit of pointed shapes against the sky is unsettling in some indefinable way. Winter wonders: Conifers revive the sleeping garden. But remember, less is more. 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z Hemlock bark contains rich tannins used in the hide-curing process at the time, and tanners cleared nearly every grove of the conifer. A 140-Year-Old Hemlock Was Lost. Now It Has New Life as Art. 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z But a mere $20 gets you into an hourlong tour of six cedar cabins among the conifers. Treehouses, lookout towers and other unusual places to stay in Washington 2018-05-30T04:00:00Z Phone reception is ropey among the conifers; he frets about how smartphones are “impairing our consciousness and normalising a fragmented way of being”. ‘People just want a bully’ - director Mike Mills on how the US picks its president 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z Two of the finest conifers — the dawn redwood and the bald cypress — lose their needles in winter. Winter wonders: Conifers revive the sleeping garden. But remember, less is more. 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z SUN Guided walk with conifers, an evergreen trees' theme, 1 p.m. Community calendar 2012-06-27T23:41:04Z In them dark conifers, vines and tree branches are placed right before your eyes. Painter Jared Rue brings nature in close 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z Tours range from leisurely walks to strenuous hikes and can lead to petroglyphs, Triassic-era conifers or fossil beds in the Red Basin, the park’s newest land acquisition. National Parks Gear Up for Summer Rush 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z Stonerose primarily yields leaves, insects and conifer sprigs, though fish scales and bones are also plentiful. Finding fossils, on your own dig (or in a monument or museum) 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z But there is something curiously fitting about the structure's placement there among the conifers, and its reflection of their verticals. Art show shows off Neddy winners 2012-07-10T21:27:04Z In the bright glow of the morning light, gawky young conifers and aspens with shuddering golden leaves pushed skyward: signs of a forest re-establishing itself. Journeys: British Columbia?s New Vine Trail 2010-06-04T15:36:00Z The Morris Arboretum is a zoological park not for animals but for more static creatures: shade trees, conifers and shrubs. There’s a lot more to winter trees than meets the eye 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z A dwarf version of a giant conifer might still grow 30 feet tall over time. Smaller plants offer big benefits 2014-05-12T04:00:00Z Onstage at Lincoln Center, the holiday endures for another 10 days with the magnificent conifer in “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” growing nightly to impressive heights. 4 Dance Performances to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z Evergreens fall into two basic categories: broadleaf trees and shrubs, such as hollies and camellias; and the needled cone bearers, the conifers. Winter wonders: Conifers revive the sleeping garden. But remember, less is more. 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z SUN Guided walk with conifers and evergreen trees theme, 1 p.m. Community calendar 2012-07-03T21:03:04Z The east side of the park is dominated by aspens, while the west side features the western larch, a conifer exclusive to the Inland Northwest. Enjoying Glacier National Park’s quiet season 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z The art of gardening involves playing with scale, from the height and breadth of our native conifers to minute mosses and tidy little primroses. Use nature as your guide for creating art for outdoors 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z The scenery on Bandon Trails is every bit as inspired as its seaside brethren — the contrast of gaping waste bunkers with towering conifers on this rolling terrain is both startling and exciting. A wee bit of Scottish golf on Oregon’s coast 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z Master Gardener Foundation Thurston County Plant Sale Large selection of trees, shrubs, grasses, conifers, perennials, natives, shade plants, vegetables, compost bins, crafts, Master Gardeners consultations, composting classes, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-05-15T23:42:30Z There are large white houses with verandas, wide parks with spreading conifers and long, empty streets that are brutally lit. Brighton festival – review 2013-05-11T23:07:30Z But there are very few evergreen conifers that fit the bill. New hemlock hybrid could return a beloved tree to the shade garden 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z Adding to the atmosphere is a movable forest of miniature conifers, each planted in a silver cup and easily rearranged as table decorations depending on the number of dinner guests. Bronson van Wyck Brings The Holiday Spirit To A Manhattan Apartment 2014-11-04T05:00:00Z One exists in proximity to root tips and associates with hardwood trees and conifers. The zoo beneath our feet: We’re only beginning to understand soil’s hidden world 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z Cicadas seem to avoid pines and other conifers; the sap is not conducive to egg-laying. Perspective | Fall is prime tree planting season, but what about next spring’s cicada eruption? 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z Enormous conifers stretched to the sky, 200 feet or higher. An American Rain Forest and Its Charming Neighbor 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z Ivies are effective trailing plants in containers and baskets in shady patios and can be used in winter pots along with such things as boxwood, pansies and dwarf conifers. Revered, then reviled: Tracking the rise and fall of ivy 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z It is one of the favorite conifers of Smithsonian horticulturist Rick Shilling, who is also a fan of the gray-green and feathery deodar cedar. Winter wonders: Conifers revive the sleeping garden. But remember, less is more. 2020-12-01T05:00:00Z Elegant Asian conifers spread their lushly needled branches alongside youthful American hardwoods. Brooklyn Botanic Garden Turns Over a New Leaf 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z Located an hour from Sarajevo, near the central Herzegovinian town of Konjic, the bunker is built into the green and lush hillside overlooking the tumbling Nevetra River and is surrounded by conifer peaks and valleys. Scene/Seen: A Cold War Nuclear Bunker Takes on New Life as Art Museum 2011-08-05T14:00:07Z These include grasses and sedges; wind-pollinated shade trees such as oaks and maples; ferns; bamboos; and a host of conifers, small and large. Can a garden be too bee-friendly? “The reds from maples, oranges from sugar maples, yellows from birches, purple from beeches, all mixed in with the dark green of conifers like pine and hemlock.” Beautiful Fall Foliage Drives 2010-10-26T22:00:00Z The fires spurred the production of conifer cones, which had not happened since 2015. Post-fire Australia will provide travelers with more opportunities for ‘restorative tourism’ 2021-03-18T04:00:00Z One-fifth of all conifer forests in the Sierra are mismatched with the warmer climate and may not survive, according to Stanford University researchers. 'Every bit matters': Six key takeaways from the latest U.S. climate report 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z They found that low-intensity fire in mixed conifer forests in California initially provides a 60% reduction in risk of catastrophic fire, and this effect lasts at least six years but diminishes over time. Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60% 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z “Areas where mixed conifer burned at high severity, those are all areas that are vulnerable to total forest loss,” said Christy Brigham, chief of resources management and science at Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Fire, other ravages jeopardize California’s prized forests 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z For their follow-up study, the researchers focused on radiocarbon dating of conifer pollen, because it comes from terrestrial plants and therefore avoids potential issues that arise when dating aquatic plants like Ruppia. Oldest fossil human footprints in North America confirmed 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z This time, the researchers used radiocarbon dating on conifer pollen, avoiding any concerns about aquatic plants. New tests confirm antiquity of ancient human footprints in New Mexico 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z These plant species include ferns, herbs, shrubs, vines and trees, annuals and perennials, grasses and forbs, plants of the tropics, subtropics, temperate and boreal zones, and conifers. Meadow Spittlebug's record-breaking diet also makes it top disease carrier for plants 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Across a few short autumn weeks in the Cascades, the popular deciduous conifers turn a vibrant shade of yellow before dropping their needles for the winter. Larch Madness: Check out 5 trails this October as larches turn yellow 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Drought has killed hundreds of millions of conifers or made them susceptible to disease and pests, and more likely to go up in flames. Fire, other ravages jeopardize California’s prized forests 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z The ecosystem types the scientists analyzed -- desert, coastal sage scrub, chaparral, montane wet forest, mixed riparian woodland and mixed conifer broadleaf forest -- cover about 70% of California's land area. How to save plants from climate change? Just ask them 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z They isolated thousands of conifer pollen grains from the same sediment layers as the ditchgrass seeds. New tests confirm antiquity of ancient human footprints in New Mexico 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Miniature conifers have great texture and tawny autumn coloration. How to plant a layered container this fall that will bloom for months 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Other conifers in the fossil flora are the dawn redwood, Metasequoia, and swamp cypress Glyptostrobus. 'Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales' tracks Washington fossils and their stories 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z “The ethos that drives this is pretty esoteric,” says Earle, a conifer expert. Seattle’s ‘Big Tree Bob’ measures the world’s tallest trees 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Hill recently co-authored a study that found about 20% of all conifer trees in California’s Sierra Nevada are no longer compatible with their surrounding climate, a term he dubbed “zombie forests.” Millions of California trees are dying; Joshua trees are just the latest victims 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z But to her eye, they don’t work well in a trough that includes a conifer, unless it’s a big container. If you grow a tiny trough garden, expect to draw a crowd 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z “It makes sense to plant other conifers that can cope better with these conditions, especially on south-facing slopes and on very dry soil,” he said. Bark beetles are eating through Germany’s Harz forest. Climate change is making matters worse 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z “For instance, deciduous trees and shrubs are generally less flammable than conifers, as they have a higher moisture content,” Clayton says. Ways to prepare your home indoors and outdoors for wildfire season | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z A sunny slope planted with alpine perennials, bulbs and dwarf conifers situated among locally sourced boulders was purposefully built at an approachable scale for home gardeners. Nature and art unite at Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens in Everett 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z That could include “nudging” adaptation through human intervention or allowing landscape changes to play out — such as a conifer forest that transitions to chaparral or shrubland after a fire. Millions of California trees are dying; Joshua trees are just the latest victims 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z At an elevation of 5,000 feet, its dense conifer forests, where you can camp, picnic and hike, are rare in Southern California. Five State Parks to Visit This Summer 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Grown to be harvested within 30 to 40 years, these nonnative conifers are treated with chemicals that pollute groundwater and rivers. Call of the Rewild: Restoring Ecological Health to the Emerald Isle 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The conifers of a combustibility they had never encountered. ‘The Fires Here Are Unstoppable’ 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z The sudden dry conditions led conifers to take over as the dominant plant. The Sad Story Behind a Prehistoric Reptile’s ‘Grin’ 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Photo shows a boreal forest with a uniform low layer of plants and tall conifers scattered throughout the landscape. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The European larch and the tamarack are examples of deciduous conifers. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Fire officials cited these conditions as factors in the growth of the 19,000-acre Oak fire, which they described as primarily driven by heavy fuels, including conifers killed by drought. This tribe was barred from cultural burning for decades — then a fire hit their community 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Found throughout the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, Sparassis radicata is actually a weak parasite that feeds on conifers, but isn't very deadly. The 10 weirdest mushrooms in North America 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z “You’ve got to be quite a specialist to be able to get a lot of nutrition from conifer needles,” Dr. Benton said. The Sad Story Behind a Prehistoric Reptile’s ‘Grin’ 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Therefore, they are still the prominent phylum in the coniferous biome or taiga, where the evergreen conifers have a selective advantage in cold and dry weather. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The division Coniferophyta—the conifers—are the predominant woody plants at high altitudes and latitudes. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z It’s 10:30 A.M., and the air is filled with the smell of conifer needles and two-stroke exhaust. A Rare Glimpse into Afghanistan’s Spectacular, Vanishing Forests 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Two exterior hiking trails provide free lake and mountain views, including a forest-bathing path through cottonwoods, conifers, birdsong and scurrying squirrels. Road trip to the Columbia River Gorge: Resorts and recreation | Provided by Western Washington Toyota Dealers 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z But the Egyptians imported conifers—which builders often preferred for their straightness and strength—from Lebanon and Syria. Marking time: Cosmic ray storms can pin precise dates on history from ancient Egypt to the Vikings 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z The life cycle of a conifer will serve as our example of reproduction in gymnosperms. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z These adaptations to cold and dry weather explain the predominance of conifers at high altitudes and in cold climates. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z A slow-growing conifer with upright stems and a compact growing habit, ‘Standishii’ provides a lasting garden focal point or anchors a container composition without outgrowing its placement. This 3-plant color recipe for the spring garden shines with sunny yellow 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z The conifers and reptiles, she says, are references to the characteristic illustrations on the fan Okina holds when he dances. The Female Artisans Honoring, and Reinventing, Japanese Noh Masks 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z Public resources are limited here, where towering redwoods and fog-capped conifers cover slopes leading to the Pacific Ocean and an estimated 35% of Yurok tribal members live below the federal poverty line. Her mother disappeared. Then her babysitter. A lawman fears she might be next 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Figure 1 illustrates the life cycle of a conifer. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z They are prominent in conifers and are known commonly as cones: for example, the pine cones of pine trees. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z A warming climate has left a fifth of the conifer forests that blanket California's Sierra Nevada stranded in habitats that no longer suit them, according to a new study. Inside the Global Race to Turn Water Into Fuel 2023-03-11T05:00:00Z “Zombie” forests: A warming climate has left a fifth of the conifer forests that blanket California’s Sierra Nevada in habitats that no longer suit them, according to a new study by researchers at Stanford University. Central Valley Farmworkers Struggle to Recover After Floods 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z You’ll find beautiful examples of climbing hydrangeas on towering conifers in gardens around our region. Hydrangea how-tos for 3 categories — and for big, beautiful blooms 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z Ginkgoales and the more familiar conifers also dotted the landscape. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Mosses, ferns, conifers, and flowering plants are all members of the plant kingdom. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Trees for Life has called for urgent action to tackle high deer numbers, non-native conifers and also improvements in management of the pinewoods. Scotland's ancient Caledonian pinewoods could vanish - study 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z The stunning find comes from the region around the Baltic Sea, one of the world’s premier amber hotspots thanks to the vast forests of resin-seeping conifers that once covered the area. See the Largest Flower Ever Found Encased in Amber 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Although we call them evergreens, the inner needles of many conifers show us otherwise each autumn. How to read tree leaves — the science of plants 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z Evergreen conifers continue low levels of photosynthesis during the cold months, and are ready to take advantage of the first sunny days of spring. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The wood of conifers is more primitive than the wood of angiosperms; it contains tracheids, but no vessel elements, and is referred to as “soft wood.” Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Trees for Life said deer were a problem because they eat saplings, while non-native conifers such as sitka spruce could "crowd out" native trees. Scotland's ancient Caledonian pinewoods could vanish - study 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Basing their conclusions on this tree’s modern relatives, the researchers believe it would have been right at home among the sappy conifers in the warm climate that the Baltic region experienced during the Eocene. See the Largest Flower Ever Found Encased in Amber 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z When she worked for the Central Park Conservancy, Alvarez heard the question regularly starting in the early fall, when the inner foliage of many conifers turned yellow and brown. How to read tree leaves — the science of plants 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z One disadvantage is that conifers are more susceptible than deciduous trees to infestations because conifers do not lose their leaves all at once. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Join Seward Park Audubon Center to explore Seward Park for identification clues about conifers and backstory details about these iconic symbols of the Pacific Northwest 1-3 p.m. What to do around Seattle this week: Christmas Regale, holiday happenings and more 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Probably a Pinus taeda, or loblolly pine, a slender conifer native to the Southeastern United States. Cardboard Has Taken Over Our Lives. Where Does It Come From? 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z They also de-bark conifers, allowing native species to flourish, and their moulted fur provides insulating material for nesting birds. Leonardo DiCaprio lauds birth of bison calf in Canterbury 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z As part of their life cycle, conifers undergo leaf drop, too. How to read tree leaves — the science of plants 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z They are prominent in conifers and are commonly known as pine cones. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The Armillaria fungus affects many hardwoods and conifers, especially maples, oaks, and elms. Giving Thanks for a Beloved Sugar Maple 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z The dry summers of the Pacific Northwest favor conifers. A Seattle artist’s inspired guide to our majestic ‘Trees of the West’ 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Almost 35 miles from the district’s northernmost boundary, the town of Quincy is nestled amid conifers, broadleafs and canyons carved by tributaries of the Feather River. Exploring the riddle of California's 450-mile-long 3rd Congressional District 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z An estimated 170 million trees died between 2010 and 2021, including about a third of the conifer forests in the southern Sierra Nevada. Climate change rapidly accelerating in California, state report says 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z Adaptations to cold and dry weather explain the predominance of conifers at high altitudes and in cold climates. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z It is one of the most common conifers here, an evergreen, native to the Pacific Coast of North America. Has this iconic Northwest tree reached a tipping point? 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z Vine maples grow in moist areas along streams and in the shade of conifers, and also are found in avalanche chutes on mountainsides, where they can appear to be flowing down like flames. A Seattle artist’s inspired guide to our majestic ‘Trees of the West’ 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z When it comes to conifers, for example, the height and width given are usually the 10-year estimates — that pine may double in size after that, Bauer says. Boost the beauty and health of your yard by adding the right tree | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z Whereas a row of dense conifers on the north and northwest sides of your property creates a windbreak against cold winter winds, reducing heat loss through windows and minimizing drafts. How to pick the best shade tree for your Pacific NW landscape 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z The wood of conifers is more primitive than the wood of angiosperms; it contains tracheids, but no vessel elements, and is therefore referred to as “soft wood.” Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Wandering the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in Inyo County, where these conifers have eked out an existence for millenniums, she said, “gives you that sense of infinity.” In California, Where Trees Are King, One Hardy Pine Has Survived for 4,800 Years 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z Now, much of the charm is gone along with most of the residents, replaced by the skeletal remains of conifer trees and the deathly silence of block after empty block. California spends billions rebuilding burned towns. The case for calling it quits 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Bauer suggests robinias, palm trees and conifers for your yard’s sunniest spots, while stewartias, Japanese maples and many dogwoods are among her favorites for locations with partial sun or eastern exposure. Boost the beauty and health of your yard by adding the right tree | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z All leaves, but especially large leaves, those with a leathery texture and conifer needles, will break down more quickly when shredded. Pro tips for mulching your perfect Pacific Northwest garden 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z The largest phylum, Coniferophyta, is represented by conifers, the predominant plants at high altitude and latitude. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The tomb, flanked by conifers, was nestled at the far end of the burial ground. ‘Glorious’ Hero or ‘Deplorable’ Traitor? Pétain’s Legacy Haunts French Island 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z The local habitat would have been a semiarid place, with ferns, horsetails and conifers growing along streams and lakes—sediment from which eventually buried Mbiresaurus and its neighbors. New Dinosaur Species Is Oldest Ever Found in Africa 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z These can be evergreen conifers, or deciduous trees with artistic branching patterns or with mottled or colorful bark. Boost the beauty and health of your yard by adding the right tree | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z But perhaps the most significant feature of the historic landscape is the “Heritage Tree Collection” made up of mature conifers and hardwood trees that furnish the landscape with majesty and gravitas. Dunn Gardens partners with Black quilting group to build inclusivity 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Photo B shows a conifer: a tree that has needles year round. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z According to Kuban, the Glen Rose area was home to a coast, complete with beaches, lagoons, coral reefs, and large tropical palm and conifer trees that lined the shore. New dinosaur tracks emerge in Texas park amid record-breaking drought 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Before being bought by the Kent Wildlife Trust it was used for commercial timber production, because of this almost half the wood is covered by non-native conifers. Canterbury bison environment near Blean could be expanded 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z When conifer needles are dropped, they decompose more slowly than broad leaves; therefore, fewer nutrients are returned to the soil to fuel plant growth. Biology for AP Courses 2022-06-09T00:00:00Z Deciduous shade trees added to the standing conifers contributed seasonal color and texture to the garden. Dunn Gardens partners with Black quilting group to build inclusivity 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z This type of mycorrhizae is found in forest trees, especially conifers, birches, and oaks. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z In a random sample of 80 forests in Mexico, 40 were coniferous or contained conifers. Introductory Statistics 2013-09-19T00:00:00Z The bison also de-bark the conifers, allowing native species to flourish, with even their moulted fur expected to provide insulating material for nesting birds. Canterbury bison environment near Blean could be expanded 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z “The conifer trees don’t come back very quickly,” Ellsworth said, referring to certain pines and other trees that bear cones. Life gradually returns a year after fire chars Sierra Nevada 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z In a secluded nook along the northern perimeter of the garden, backed by towering conifers, you’ll find the Cathedral of Melodies, a soundscape activated by breezes filled with chimes and a wind sculpture. The Seattle Sensory Garden makes nature accessible for everyone to experience, explore and appreciate 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z The photo shows a boreal forest with a uniform low layer of plants and tall conifers scattered throughout the landscape. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Is the proportion of conifers in the United States statistically more than the proportion of conifers in Mexico? Introductory Statistics 2013-09-19T00:00:00Z Parched brush and grass helped spread flames into stands of dense timber littered with conifers that had been killed by drought and bark beetles, Freeman said. Two California fires in the Sierra Nevada have very different outcomes. Why? 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z “Look at that and tell me how that’s going to burn,” Mr. Wheeler said standing next to a thick stand of conifers, many of them denuded of their needles. At Yosemite, a Preservation Plan That Calls for Chain Saws 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z There flames have overtaken conifers killed by drought and bark beetle infestations causing crown fires, where the blaze burns through the top layer of foliage on a tree. Firefighters face punishing weather conditions in battle against raging fire near Yosemite 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z Flames chewed through parched grass, brush and woodland oak, advancing into timber stands littered with conifers killed by both drought and bark beetle infestations, to which drought-weakened trees are more susceptible, fire officials said. Explosive fire near Yosemite is California's largest this year, forcing thousands to flee 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z In a random sample of 100 forests in the United States, 56 were coniferous or contained conifers. Introductory Statistics 2013-09-19T00:00:00Z Swaths of conifer forest were replaced by shrubs, which increased from an estimated 2% of the fire’s footprint to 29%, he said. California forests are vanishing as wildfires burn larger and more intensely 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Tall conifers such as giant redwoods grow here. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z With climate change, fungal tree diseases spread by bark beetles are destroying conifer forests throughout North America. Review | Our planet is covered in fungus — and that’s a good thing 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z Yet the latter is a graceful conifer that grows to 6 feet tall, while the former tops out around 2 feet tall — it’s a telling nuance. Slow-growing, low-maintenance dwarf shrubs that thrive in small garden spaces 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z Sears said some cats will be stranded at the very tippy top of a conifer, like a star on a Christmas tree. Kitty up a tree? Come along as ‘Canopy Cat Rescue’ rescues them across Western WA 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z “The patches of high-severity fire are so big that there’s not a seed source near enough to get conifer forest reestablished naturally in these large patch sizes.” California forests are vanishing as wildfires burn larger and more intensely 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Dense forests of evergreen conifers at the northern edge of the temperate zone are called boreal forests or taiga. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z Deciduous trees are the dominant plant in this biome with fewer evergreen conifers. Environmental Biology 2018-09-06T00:00:00Z The plan calls for thinning conifer trees that are less than 20 inches in diameter, standing dead trees and downed trees that died after the 2012-16 drought, according to project documents. Logging project in Yosemite National Park halted after environmental lawsuit 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z As herbivorous dinosaurs digested ferns and conifers, for example, isotopes of oxygen, carbon and strontium from those plants accumulated in different proportions. Dinosaur Diets May Help Explain Dramatic Diversity 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z That means fewer conifer trees such as pines, cedars and firs in California, and more grasses and shrubs that are attuned to the drier conditions, especially at lower elevations. Extreme heat, drought will permanently scar California and its social fabric 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z Some plants that live in dry conditions, such as desert plants and conifers, have waxy coatings on their leaves that reduce water loss. Miller & Levine Biology 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z A famous conifer in Chile could be the world’s oldest tree, according to a scientist’s claim that has drawn skepticism from others. News at a glance: Judge suspends dog facility, Australia pledges climate action, and NIH pursues antivirals 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z Atop their list was a priceless bank of millions of ponderosa pine, spruce and other conifer seeds meant to help restore fire-ravaged landscapes across the American West. Priceless seeds, sprouts key to US West’s post-fire future 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z Alerces are conifers in the same botanical family as giant sequoias and redwoods and, from a distance, they can resemble those giants. Is the world’s oldest tree growing in a ravine in Chile? 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z A canopy of conifers can have an even lower albedo: 0.08. Climate change could expand forests. But will they cool the planet? 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z In some areas, mountain pine beetles had laid waste to densely planted monocultures of lodgepole pines and other conifer species preferred by lumber companies for their commercial value, which left only more kindling for fires. A megafire raged for 3 months. No one’s on the hook for its emissions. Forest Service said in a statement that the fire has burned about 500 acres in rugged terrain filled with brush, ponderosa pine and mixed conifer, which are trees with cones and needle-like leaves. Evacuations ordered as wildfire burns near Prescott 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z But since the time of European settlement, about 72% of the original old-growth conifer forest in the Pacific Northwest has been lost, largely through logging and other developments. The marvel of old-growth forests that once cloaked the Pacific Northwest 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z As the hemlock slowly disappears, the region loses its most common native conifer, a unique habitat niche, and a source of long-term carbon sequestration. Cargo, with a side of hornets, flies, and crabs 2022-02-14T05:00:00Z With snow crunching underfoot and conifers looming above us, I asked Odenkirk if he thought he could have mustered a performance like that before “Better Call Saul.” Bob Odenkirk’s Long Road to Serious Success 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z Your garden’s overstory need not be tall conifers; vine maples, dogwoods or other small ornamental trees work as well. A surprising win at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2015 planted hope for wild gardening 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z If your garden is limited to a few pots on the patio, you’ll want to check out the “Captivating Containers” category of dwarf conifers, Japanese maples and compact shrubs that bloom for months. Smart, sturdy selections for small spaces sprout on the 2022 Great Plant Picks list 2022-02-06T05:00:00Z They were so green then, pines, cedars and graceful Douglas firs mixed with oaks pushing through the thick conifer foliage in a quest for light and life. Hell on Earth, small town-style: Climate change transformed my life in 2021 2022-01-01T05:00:00Z Elephants tossing trees on their backs and nibbling on the conifers. For Berlin Zoo animals, the tastiest Christmas leftovers are the trees 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z Traditionalists installed a potted conifer in front of the town hall, which the local authorities removed and planted in a woodland on the edge of the city. In France, politics not peace trims 'green' Christmas trees 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z To help defend these cherished trees and the farms that raise them, researchers are mapping conifer genomes and exploiting the natural characteristics of species that grow outside the U.S. to identify and breed hardier evergreens. Tweaks to U.S. Christmas Trees Could Help Them Survive Climate Change 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z Most sawmills are designed for evergreen conifers and continue to demand them, he notes. Germany’s trees are dying. A fierce debate has broken out over how to respond 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z Imagine the forests of Chilean Patagonia: wet and cold, dense with monkey puzzle trees and other hardy conifers. Antarctica Was Once a Land of Fire and Not Ice 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z Electron microscopes revealed the burned wood belonged to ancient conifers called Araucariaceae. Fossilized charcoal shows once-temperate Antarctica was often hit by wildfires 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Families eager for a dose of good cheer and a breath of pine-scented air bustled through rows of conifers, seeking the perfect tree from McGee Christmas Tree Farm. For 70 years, Christmas trees were the family business. Then came drought. And fire 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z The Cascade Range’s cool and damp western flanks offer ideal growing conditions for conifers, such as the stiff-branched noble fir and densely needled Douglas fir, two of the country’s most popular Christmas tree species. Tweaks to U.S. Christmas Trees Could Help Them Survive Climate Change 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z But larger trees — oaks, madrones, conifers — were largely unscathed, aside from patches of scorched bark. For tribes, ‘good fire’ a key to restoring nature and people 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Researchers made a more accurate assessment of these new charred remains: They suspect they came from an Araucariaceae, an ancient family of conifers. Antarctica Was Once a Land of Fire and Not Ice 2021-11-07T04:00:00Z Sunnyside Nursery hosts an online class on conifers at 10 a.m. Enjoy an arts-oriented pandemic response campaign, plus other fun things to do this week 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z Wild conifers, which have proliferated in the American West for hundreds of thousands of years, are struggling to survive after fires, especially in low-elevation forests. For 70 years, Christmas trees were the family business. Then came drought. And fire 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z To address such challenges, scientists are studying conifer genomes in the hopes of developing trees with greater resilience to disease or climate change. Tweaks to U.S. Christmas Trees Could Help Them Survive Climate Change 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z The Rock Garden is the first space you see — wonderful any time of year because of the variety of evergreen plants and conifers. Take a pretty stroll through the many plant offerings at the Bellevue Botanical Garden 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z That’s when hikers go for the gold — as in golden larches, a deciduous conifer whose foliage turns golden in autumn — not to mention in search of foliage painted in red and orange. 6 alpine hikes in Washington to savor before the snow flies 2021-10-03T04:00:00Z For many years, I observed hawks and an occasional eagle nesting atop these massive conifers. Opinion | Montgomery County needs its trees 2021-08-29T04:00:00Z Mike had taken over the family farm in 1978, when he planted his first rows of conifers in what had once been a pear orchard. For 70 years, Christmas trees were the family business. Then came drought. And fire 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z But locating these markers is no easy task in light of the sheer size of conifer genomes, says Jill Wegryzn, a computational biologist at the University of Connecticut. Tweaks to U.S. Christmas Trees Could Help Them Survive Climate Change 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z It’s like a rugged amphitheater filled with craggy islands of conifers, perennials and ephemerals that like life lean and tough. Take a pretty stroll through the many plant offerings at the Bellevue Botanical Garden 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z The monoculture commercial conifer planting of the 1980s caused severe habitat decline. Timber shortage due to 'unprecedented' post-lockdown demand 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z Even in systems where fire suppression is responsible for fuel buildup, such as mixed conifer stands in the Rockies and Sierra Nevada, fuel treatments can’t always affect the course of a fire. Underpaid firefighters, overstretched budgets: The U.S. isn’t prepared for fires fueled by climate change 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z Joseph Stewart, an ecologist with UC Davis, spent August in the burn scar of the 2018 Camp fire, trying to figure out how to regrow tens of thousands of acres of charred conifers. For 70 years, Christmas trees were the family business. Then came drought. And fire 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z The new conditions led to the development of closed-canopy forest of the kind familiar to present-day residents of Puget Sound, with conifers towering over a nearly impenetrable understory. Coast Salish people persevered in the Puget Sound region despite settlers who took their land and forced them into unfair treaties 2021-06-20T04:00:00Z This scenic canyon contains dense hardwoods and conifers, spring-blooming native rhododendrons, assorted flowers, mushrooms and berries in season. Consider these 5 low-elevation Washington state hikes over Memorial Day weekend 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z "It's a long old business… it's 30-40 years for conifers. At the moment we are in the phase of producing mature oak, from trees that were planted in the Victorian period." Timber shortage due to 'unprecedented' post-lockdown demand 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z Look for a hardwood or conifer with a trunk that’s at least one foot in diameter when measured 4½ feet off the ground. How to Build a Treehouse 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z Seeking higher altitudes with more favorable reproductive conditions, conifers are creeping upslope. For 70 years, Christmas trees were the family business. Then came drought. And fire 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z So do year-round performers; conifers and other evergreens are the most obvious examples. Visiting a Garden Center This Spring? Be Strategic. 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z The conifer forest is gone, and it's not coming back. The good news about climate change: there’s still hope 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z Counting and identifying the species growing on and around the former settlement sites, she found they harbored a far more diverse mix of plants than the surrounding conifer forests. Pacific Northwest’s ‘forest gardens’ were deliberately planted by Indigenous people 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z They also included how many seeds sample conifer trees produced in 216 locations over 18 years, assessing whether the trees release different numbers of seeds after a fire. Wildfire Recovery Aided with Planting Model 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z “Big picture,” Stewart said, looking out across rolling hills dashed with blackened trees, “we’re going to lose conifers from the lowest elevations.” For 70 years, Christmas trees were the family business. Then came drought. And fire 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z The remaining half comprises non-native trees such as conifers grown commercially for timber. UK woodlands 'at crisis point' amid wildlife decline 2021-04-13T04:00:00Z And right that increasing temperatures here—and across the globe—have made it too warm for conifer trees to regain even a toehold across many of their old landscapes. The good news about climate change: there’s still hope 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z Maybe conifers were simply more prone to extinction in an era of environmental chaos. Asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs probably helped create our rainforests 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z They found that cone-bearing plants called conifers and ferns were common before the huge asteroid struck what is now the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Dinosaur-killing asteroid strike gave rise to Amazon rainforest 2021-04-02T04:00:00Z This influx of nitrogen, along with phosphorus from the meteorite’s ash, enabled other flowering plants to thrive alongside the legumes and to displace conifers. The Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Created the Amazon Rain Forest 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z Cobalt blue peaks blanketed in brilliant white snow and shaded with crystalized conifers huddle around the ridge line. Backcountry ski entry from resorts reconsidered after deaths 2021-03-14T05:00:00Z You don’t want to plan it for under a conifer tree. A Seattle landscape designer’s tips for spring yard and garden prep | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2021-03-10T05:00:00Z They include a migration of people from the countryside to urban areas, leaving large areas untended, and the large swathes of unbroken conifer forests and eucalyptus plantations, which are economically profitable but burn fiercely. Portugal: Number of wildfires, scorched areas falls by half 2021-03-04T05:00:00Z Critchfield, an authority on the conifers of North America, was at home recovering from a heart attack. The enduring mystery of Critchfield’s spruce 2021-02-14T05:00:00Z Prior to the meteorite, the authors determined, South America’s forests featured many conifers and a brightly lit open canopy supporting a lush understory of ferns. The Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Created the Amazon Rain Forest 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z The tradeoff, though, is that it’s closer than some of the other gussied-up conifers — barely seven miles from downtown L.A., just off the 5 Freeway. Where to see the L.A. area's tallest Christmas trees 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z "Why isn't there a gradual evolution of the angiosperms? Why can't we see intermediate forms between the gymnosperms - things like conifers - and the flowering plants? And why, when they appear, are they already so diverse?" New light shed on Charles Darwin's 'abominable mystery' 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z The book contains both native and commonly planted ornamental trees in our area, as well as easy-to-use keys for identifying unknown conifers and broadleaf trees. When you miss gardening, turn to these books for comfort and inspiration 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z His contributions included a Shinto-style shrine added to the garden in a new grove of conifers. PHOTO ESSAY: Lotusland’s Japanese Garden an outdoor getaway 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z The evergreen conifer looks much like the classic fir that many people worldwide bring into their homes at this time of year—and in fact it’s the species Koreans buy for a live holiday tree. Climate troubles loom for South Korea’s ‘Christmas Tree Island’ 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z During the summer, hundreds of fire-adapted Sequoias were destroyed in the Sierra along with conifers, with rangers speculating many of the trees may never return. Changes caused by worsening wildfires in California forests will last centuries 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z Other plants, including conifers, ferns and algae, are known as gymnosperms. New light shed on Charles Darwin's 'abominable mystery' 2021-01-22T05:00:00Z But on Saturday, Pope Francis came to the rescue of both the conifer and the crèche. In a Tough Year, a Nativity Scene ‘That Has Had Problems’ 2020-12-18T05:00:00Z Evergreens fall into two basic categories: broadleaf trees and shrubs, like hollies and camellias; and the needled cone bearers, the conifers. Conifers revive the sleeping garden, but remember: Less is more 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z On the other side, about 30% of the large sequoias were dead, along with most other big conifers. The climate crisis is killing California’s most beloved redwoods, sequoias, Joshua trees 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z The area tends to be less crowded and quieter than the Wasatch, and, he said, with its aspen and conifer trees, “It’s typical beautiful mountain scenery.” It’s the Winter of Backcountry. Here’s How to Start Safely. 2020-11-27T05:00:00Z The tradeoff, though, is that it’s closer than some of the other gussied-up conifers; barely seven miles from downtown L.A., just off the Santa Ana Freeway. Where to see the L.A. area's tallest Christmas trees 2020-11-30T05:00:00Z In 2014 about half of the King Fire burned at high severity and killed all the conifers across a 40,000-acre area in the central Sierras east of Sacramento. Severe Wildfires Raise the Chance for Future Monstrous Blazes 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z Mature conifers and large trees are often the first casualties of development, and the resulting loss of wildlife habitat can’t easily be replaced. How to create a garden for the birds (pro tip: keep kitties inside) 2020-11-21T05:00:00Z Black oaks will re-sprout, but with no surviving green conifers to drop seeds, he predicted the slope would turn into shrub fields. Hundreds of towering giant sequoias killed by the Castle fire — a stunning loss 2020-11-16T05:00:00Z Then there is the conifer Prumnopitys taxifolia, which most New Zealanders know as mataī. Change Species Names to Honor Indigenous Peoples, Not Colonizers, Researchers Say 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z In the Sierra, the Klamaths and the Coast Ranges, native conifers grew skinny and tall, shielded from fire by government crews. Op-Ed: The Golden State treescape wasn't made to last 2020-11-01T04:00:00Z What was at one time a mosaic of conifers, shrubs and meadows is comprised of just a few shrub species. Severe Wildfires Raise the Chance for Future Monstrous Blazes 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z In the North Complex fire, where swaths of land of 5,000 to 10,000 acres of forest have been destroyed, conifers may have been destroyed permanently and won’t return naturally. The frightening implications of California's first million-acre fire 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z One challenge was that flames were mostly burning through big, dried-out conifers, which don’t quickly recover from drought and low humidity. California wildfires on the cusp of burning 4 million acres so far this year 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z Favorites include alpine conifers with striking winter color, and broad-leaved evergreens with interesting foliage and form. How to plant welcoming fall and winter container gardens packed with color 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z In the Sierra, bark beetles feasted on drought-stressed conifers, adding millions of dead trees to forests already overloaded with fuel. Op-Ed: The Golden State treescape wasn't made to last 2020-11-01T04:00:00Z Historically, fires in the region tended to burn low to the ground, eliminating dead conifer limbs, keeping competing species in check and prompting pine cones to open and disperse their seeds. Fierce, frequent, climate-fueled wildfires may decimate forests worldwide 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z For weeks, millions of Californians were smothered by smoke from a record explosion of wildfires burning through grass, shrubs, conifer forests, houses and mobile home parks. California was choked by wildfire smoke. How bad is it for our health? 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z On our way home, during the long, sober drive back up the mountain in our rig, I stared at the surrounding hills, carpeted with conifers. Perspective | Fighting fires in Oregon is unlike any scene I've ever encountered 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z Complement strong verticals, like twig dogwood or columnar conifers, with rounded forms. How to plant welcoming fall and winter container gardens packed with color 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z Many of the conifers, or cone-bearing trees, that thrive in this region require fire to release their seeds. Climate change and forest management have both fueled today’s epic Western wildfires 2020-09-20T04:00:00Z Our tall conifers might grow so tall and live so long because of their narrower xylem. Science offers compelling theories for the mysteries of our tallest trees, but their majesty requires no research — just appreciation 2020-09-19T04:00:00Z The rugged area is bordered by two streams and is full of fuel that includes conifer and ponderosa pine. Fires serve as reminder of risk for New Mexico communities 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z When they do burn pretty severely—where, say, the whole crown is consumed—in most other conifers, they’d be goners. Can Redwoods Survive the Devastating California Wildfires? 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z California’s native shrubs burn easily, and so do conifers that release their seeds in fires to regenerate. Science Says: People stoking brew that makes California burn 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z Currently, the proposal calls for the thinning of 423 acres of conifer forest, with a primary focus on trees under 2 feet in diameter, and the clearance of 316 acres of chaparral. Amid Pine Mountain's ancient trees, a forest 'thinning' project triggers protests 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z They target Engelmann Spruce and other conifers, which grow slow and therefore provide a longer picture than faster growing aspen trees. Downed tree samples aid research of epic avalanche cycle 2020-07-18T04:00:00Z It boasts the woods and wildlife an island owner would expect in the southern Highlands: ancient oak and birch, gnarled conifers, otters and the odd sighting of roe and sika deer. For sale: Loch Lomond island with great views – and feral wallabies 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z They started putting in conifers, vines and more Japanese maples. A Puyallup couple transforms a sloped corner lot into a well-cultivated and welcoming garden 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z Its stomach contents were comprised mostly of leaves of a particular type of fern, with very few leaves of conifers and cycads - a type of evergreen. Fossilized stomach contents show armored dinosaur's leafy last meal 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z She once imagined that she would spend her career restoring the majestic conifer forests of northern Minnesota that had been decimated by logging and poor forest management. In fast-warming Minnesota, scientists are trying to plant forests of the future The massive slide felled thousands of conifer and aspen trees. Downed tree samples aid research of epic avalanche cycle 2020-07-18T04:00:00Z Earth’s southernmost continent boasted an abundance of plant and animal life before becoming a frozen wasteland, with numerous dinosaurs previously identified along with flora including conifers, ferns and flowering plants. Before becoming frozen wasteland, Antarctica was home to frogs 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z These berms contain a selection of conifers in various shapes, heights and shades of green. A Puyallup couple transforms a sloped corner lot into a well-cultivated and welcoming garden 2020-06-20T04:00:00Z The excavated fragment of cord was likely derived from the inner bark of a conifer or evergreen tree, such as a pine or juniper. Early String Ties Us to Neanderthals 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z A decade and a half ago, she was among the crews that fanned out across the state to plant millions of conifer seedlings across hundreds of sites. In fast-warming Minnesota, scientists are trying to plant forests of the future A few bedraggled conifers remain standing where the slide struck. Downed tree samples aid research of epic avalanche cycle 2020-07-18T04:00:00Z Analyses of the fragment show that it is made of fibers that were probably harvested from the inner bark of a conifer tree. Stone Age String Strengthens Case for Neandertal Smarts 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z During deep snow and cold temperatures, deer look for dense conifer stands that reduce wind and the amount of snow on the ground and need areas that provide more food, officials said. Big survey of winter deer yards completed 2020-03-28T04:00:00Z Three days later, a gamekeeper working on the hill spotted an arm under a pile of broken conifers, leading police to Mr Davies's body. Grindr date teen guilty of frenzied stab murder 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z Oaks on warmer sites, conifers in cooler spots. In fast-warming Minnesota, scientists are trying to plant forests of the future Back in the 1960s and 1970s, a government-encouraged rash of planting ended up with regimented rows of the same species of conifers - which meant they were susceptible to the same pests and diseases. Will millions more trees really stop climate change? 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z The majority of the remote property consists of conifers and hardwoods but also includes about 60 acres of cropland and 25 acres of open space around the mansion, which overlooks the river. Historic northern Wisconsin property, mansion up for sale 2020-02-29T05:00:00Z By contrast, monoculture conifer plantations — wrongly favoured by some governments — destroy biodiversity and damage natural ecosystems through soil acidification, depletion and compaction, among other detrimental effects. From conference traveller to tree planter 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z Set within the arboretum on the South Seattle College campus in West Seattle, about 6 miles from downtown, the thoughtfully designed landscape is home to one of the top conifer collections in the nation. Coenosium Rock Garden is a living laboratory for South Seattle College horticulture students 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z They have identified cooler-than-average spots on the landscape, such as north-facing slopes and moist areas where conifers might still flourish for years. In fast-warming Minnesota, scientists are trying to plant forests of the future Avoid landscaping using conifers with wood containing flammable waxes, fats or oils. Extreme weather has gardeners looking for resilient plants 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z Buffalo, the ground is softer and the shallow-rooted eucalyptus generally are heavier and burn hotter than the conifers and oaks of the Sierra Nevada, creating a tree-fall danger that’s unpredictable and potentially lethal. Stags, snakes and G'day mate: U.S. firefighters adapt and battle Australia's bush fires 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Scott Walker, the former Wisconsin governor, opened fire in early November with a decorative salvo, tweeting a tinseled conifer and insisting “This is not a holiday tree.” Perspective | There is a real war on Christmas. But here’s how Advent saves us from mindless consumption. 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Back in the mid-1990s, Steve Nord, an instructor in the expanding horticulture program at what was then called South Seattle Community College, was interested in adding a dwarf conifer garden to the growing arboretum. Coenosium Rock Garden is a living laboratory for South Seattle College horticulture students 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z One critical piece of information used in the study was a conifer phylogeny—that is, a genetic history of when the various conifer families, genera and species diverged from one another. Can We Identify Invasive Species before They Invade? 2019-12-05T05:00:00Z When creating authentic garden-driven holiday décor, look beyond traditional conifers, and include snippets of broad-leaved evergreen shrubs like Pieris, Mahonia and variegated Leucothoe. This holiday season, lose the tinsel, bows and trinkets, and deck the halls with nature’s bounty 2019-11-30T05:00:00Z There, a blob of sticky resin from either a redwood or araucarian conifer tree also fell. ‘Remarkable’ fossil features an insect trapped in amber, stuck to a dinosaur jaw 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z But as plantations grew up, the conifers formed dense, impassable thickets. Scotland's bogs reveal a secret paradise for birds and beetles 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z “We agreed to work with Steve and the college to donate a dwarf conifer garden, provided the bulk of the work was performed by students as part of their educational program.” Coenosium Rock Garden is a living laboratory for South Seattle College horticulture students 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z Co-author Martin Venturas said the team did not find many differences between species in the study, which covered 20 locations across the mainland of the US, and included both deciduous and conifer species. Future forests facing climate balancing act 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z What was once a mixed landscape of conifer forest and open prairie grew dense, and weevils and Sudden Oak Death took hold in the Klamath, leaving the land vulnerable to future wildfires. 'Fire is medicine': The tribes burning California forests to save them 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z For example, the plant and insect traces inside confirm what many paleontologists already hypothesized: that some hadrosaurs, including the 9 meter-long Prosaurolophus, fed on conifers near coastal floodplains. ‘Remarkable’ fossil features an insect trapped in amber, stuck to a dinosaur jaw 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z But drought, bark beetles and climate change have ravaged this beloved conifer, whose population was already diminished by logging, development and other human activities. In the Sierra, scientists bet on 'survivor' trees to withstand drought and climate change 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z The Finchams took the lead on planting design, focusing on showcasing choice dwarf and miniature conifers that were available from specialty nurseries but less well-known in the general marketplace. Coenosium Rock Garden is a living laboratory for South Seattle College horticulture students 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z "Conflicting functional effects of xylem pit structure relate to the growth-longevity trade-off in a conifer species." How a Tiny Pit Decides a Pine Tree’s Fate 2019-10-20T04:00:00Z A backdrop of dark green conifers in the woodland garden intensifies the experience as you stroll through the immersive environment on needle-cushioned trails and well-marked pathways. Soak up the fall warmth of the Daniel J. Hinkley Asian Maple collection at Washington Park Arboretum 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z Equisetum is rich in protein, they say, and far more nutritious than the ferns, cycads, and conifers common in the dinosaur era. Sauropods grew big by munching ‘superfoods’ with sturdy beaks 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z That blaze threatened the community of Falls Creek Ranch, which is surrounded by conifers in the San Juan National Forest. Sprinklers and gadgets won't save your home from a wildfire. What your neighbor does might 2019-10-03T04:00:00Z Planting beds and berms filled with more than 300 unusual conifers reflects the focus of the garden’s plant-driven design. Coenosium Rock Garden is a living laboratory for South Seattle College horticulture students 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z He cited studies finding that birds save conifer farms in the Pacific Northwest many hundreds of dollars per hectare by eating harmful insects and help Jamaican coffee farmers reduce the use of pesticides. North America has lost 3 billion birds in 50 years 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z SAT Sale of a variety of plants like those in the garden, perennials, grasses, deciduous and evergreen shrubs and trees, Japanese Maples, dwarf conifers, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Community calendar: Mountain Fest at Camp Long, Salmon Journey, Columbia City Beat Walk, plant sales 2019-09-04T04:00:00Z We meet in Alice Holt Forest, once an ancient oak forest supplying timber for building naval ships, but now dominated by conifers. An ode to our trees, marking 100 years of conservation 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z To categorize Sagehen’s diverse terrains—drainage bottoms with meadows and those without, north- and south-facing slopes, aspen stands with conifer encroachment—working groups hiked almost every yard of the forest. A Trailblazing Plan to Fight California Wildfires 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z Still, a neighborhood less than a mile from the city’s center reveals what Medler describes as a classic Northwest scene: branches of towering conifers brushing against dozens of wood-sided homes. Fire risks from global warming spread to wet US Northwest 2019-08-04T04:00:00Z Eichelberger and Comstock traveled to nurseries in the Pacific Northwest in search of trees that would complement the wide range of existing pines, junipers, cedars and other conifers that lend Asian ambiance. Beloved Japanese garden reopens at Lotusland in Montecito — but good luck getting in 2019-07-26T04:00:00Z “Here’s a rare plant that’s common,” he said, looking up at a tall conifer standing a little beyond the Visitors Center. Perspective | Branch manager: A visit with the tree whisperer of Brookside Gardens 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z The conifers were added before the West Seattle Garden Tour last year. West Seattle renters bought their house, then created a spectacular garden 2019-07-20T04:00:00Z Specks of sunlight shimmered in the deep, almost kaleidoscopic green, bouncing off lime-colored ferns and conifer boughs. A Trailblazing Plan to Fight California Wildfires 2019-08-19T04:00:00Z The volume of affected conifer trees in northeast France is already much higher than during the previous beetle infestation in 2003-2007, from which the forests took years to recover. French forests scarred as heatwaves bring bark beetle infestation 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z We're in deep snow here, it's winter, with hawthorn, spruce and conifer trees all around. Death in Ice Valley: New clues in a Norwegian mystery 2019-06-24T04:00:00Z These areas, he said, have hundreds of trees per acre with trunks more than 4 inches in diameter and an under-story of young conifers and brush. Worry mounts as California braces for another wildfire season 2019-06-14T04:00:00Z For others, their gardens are a creative laboratory or home to a living collection of treasured rhododendrons, Japanese maples or dwarf conifers. Find inspiration, ideas — and an extremely pleasant way to contribute — at this year’s West Seattle Garden Tour 2019-06-08T04:00:00Z Other amber specimens from the same ancient forest show pollen from an older group of trees, the gymnosperms—conifers and gingkoes—which today are pollinated largely by wind. Fossils in Burmese amber offer an exquisite view of dinosaur times—and an ethical minefield 2019-05-23T04:00:00Z This time he's pinning his hopes on another native but more drought-tolerant conifer - the Coulter pine. One man's dream of saving a California tree 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z Of these, more than a quarter are threatened with extinction, ranging from Madagascar's lemurs to amphibians like frogs and salamanders, and plants such as conifers and orchids. Nature's emergency in five graphics 2019-05-04T04:00:00Z While the bark beetle is natural to conifer forests and has a role in their ecosystem, climate change has helped it spread especially through single-variety spruce woods planted over the past two centuries. Climate change to blame as bark beetles ravage central Europe's... 2019-04-26T04:00:00Z In the Pliocene a variety of beech and possibly conifer trees grew at Oliver Bluffs, 300 miles from the South Pole. Last time CO2 levels were this high, there were trees at the South Pole 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z The signature, snaky, viney form of its trunks is a result of its tenacious search for light underneath those towering conifers. Every yard needs a small tree somewhere; here are some of the best for the Northwest 2019-04-03T04:00:00Z He had reached this conclusion by comparing the juvenile paddlefish and sturgeon he’d found with the species’ known growth rates and hatching seasons; he’d also found the seeds of conifers, figs, and certain flowers. The Day the Dinosaurs Died 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z The cut conifer quickly filled the air with a thick, woodsy perfume. The last great tree: a majestic relic of Canada's vanishing boreal forest 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z As a result, the success of conifers and edibles is typically an inversely proportional relationship. Our native evergreen huckleberry brings dynamic color and oodles of fruit to your edible shade garden 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z His eyes alternating between the image on a Pebble Beach brochure and the spindly old conifer on the Gibraltar-like headlands, he sadly confirmed, “It doesn’t look like it used to.” The Lone Cypress on the Monterey Peninsula loses a limb during brutal storm 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z The enthusiastic selection committee was divided into three subcommittees, according to their area of plant expertise: trees and conifers, shrubs and vines, and perennials. How a group of genius (and generous) volunteer horticultural experts settles on each year’s Great Plant Picks 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z “Just because the footprint is small doesn’t mean containers should be diminutive. Tall, slender pots filled with appropriately sized shrubs, conifers, perennials and annuals gives the impression of grandeur.” Vertical gardening makes the most of tight spaces | Provided by Northwest Flower and Garden Festival 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z Farther down the road, the smell of conifer grew stronger, of cut wood and glossy needles releasing their oils into the air. The last great tree: a majestic relic of Canada's vanishing boreal forest 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z Will these slightly goofy-looking conifers endure in the only part of the world they naturally grow? Southern California's ecosystems evolved to survive fire. But not like this 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z Unusually detailed plant fossils unearthed in Jordan suggest that several major lineages of fern and conifer species survived the world’s greatest extinction event. Daily briefing: Your final Nature Briefing of 2018 — and the science to look out for next year 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z If your idea of a good tree is a tall tree, behold CityCenter’s 75-foot conifer — one of the tallest in the District. Old Town, National Harbor and other spots around Washington to see beautiful Christmas trees 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z A fossilized twig from an ancient conifer that was found along the shore of the Dead Sea.Credit: Dead Sea fossils hint at earlier start for some ancient plants 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z He hunts the odd-looking distortion in trees, usually with fellow plant lovers, and they use the “brooms” to develop dwarf conifers. Wisconsin man searches for witch’s broom branches 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z Gazing at the conifer and oak trees that still tower over his home, he said the tragedy reminded him how unpredictable life can be. Everything Around Him Burned. He Stayed Put, and Lived to Tell the Tale. 2018-11-22T05:00:00Z It affects almost every vegetated part of the state, from the conifer forests of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the oak woodlands lower down and, in the valleys, the grasslands and chaparral. What Trump gets wrong about wildfires, by a fire scientist 2018-11-13T05:00:00Z Archaeologists recently detected chemical traces of conifer resin on skull bones at a Gaul site, suggesting the Celts preserved the heads for prolonged showings. A brief history of displaying opponents' severed heads 2018-11-07T05:00:00Z There are thousands of conifers, and every few years when they grow too big they are replaced by smaller ones. Shrinking the world: why we can't resist model villages 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z In fact, brooms are the genetic source of many dwarf conifers sold at nurseries. Wisconsin man searches for witch’s broom branches 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z Big conifers such as these store the most carbon, but they are especially vulnerable to the changing climate. How Carbon Trading Became a Way of Life for California’s Yurok Tribe 2018-10-10T04:00:00Z As deciduous conifers, they drop their needles every fall in a blaze of gold. 4 top hikes for peak larch-viewing 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z These conifers live for more than 2,000 years, reaching heights in excess of 50 metres and girths of up to 14 metres. Calling time on New Zealand’s oldest tree species 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z Like many of the fires this summer, the Hirz fire is burning through oak, brush and mixed conifers in mountainous terrain with no recorded fire history. Wildfires have charred more than 1 million acres in California this year — and fire season is far from over 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z SAT Specimen Japanese maples, dwarf conifers, landscape plants, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Community calendar: Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival, Camp Long Mountain Fest and last chance for outdoor pools 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z Both are burning ponderosa pine, mixed conifer and other brush. Cooler temps help crews on rural northern Arizona wildfires 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z In the southwest, bark beetles have killed billions of conifers now providing fuel for infernos. Explainer: Drought creates a perfect storm for wildfires in U.S. West 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z The beekeeper put a box in an adjacent garden and shook a clump of bees clinging to a conifer branch into the hive. Thousands of bees fill couple's garden 2018-06-30T04:00:00Z “These colossal trees are as wonderful in fineness of beauty and proportion as in stature — an assemblage of conifers surpassing all that have ever yet been discovered in the forests of the world,” he wrote. A Renewed View of Some of the World’s Oldest Trees 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z These are the very places where willow, alder and, in time, conifer forests should establish themselves. Battling Scotch broom along Olympic’s Hoh River that threatens fish, forests 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z Incubated in the lab for 150 days the scientists found that cattails produced over 400 times the level of methane compared to conifers. New climate 'feedback loop' discovered 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z Where conifers remain — Scotland, for example — the reds seem to do okay. Perspective | U.K. animal lovers face a question: Is it right to kill one squirrel to save another? 2018-04-16T04:00:00Z I'm always amazed at how most reporters from "elsewhere" lump ALL conifers under the term pine. Life on an Island: Silence, Beauty and a Long Wait for the Ferry 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z Boczulak, S. A., Hawkins, B. J. & Roy, R. Temperature effects on nitrogen form uptake by seedling roots of three contrasting conifers. Evolutionary history resolves global organization of root functional traits 2018-02-20T05:00:00Z It's not every day—or even every decade—that a new species of conifer is found in the world's temperate forests. First New Species of Temperate Conifer Tree Discovered in More Than a Decade 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z SUN Guided tour for adults, focusing on conifers from the Northwest and around the world, 1 p.m. Community calendar: dance events, Arboretum walk, free fitness classes 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z Previous projects funded under the Deer Range Improvement Program include planting of red oak, conifers and wildlife orchards; rehabilitation of historic wildlife openings; native prairie restoration, and scarification for conifer regeneration. $100K available for Upper Peninsula deer habitat grants 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z And why do ferns and conifers still exist, despite their large genomes and cells? How flowering plants conquered the world 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z The Jurassic was a world dominated by gymnosperm plants, such as conifers, which produced sugary nectar to capture pollen from the air. Butterfly origins pushed back in time 2018-01-10T05:00:00Z It’s likely the first temperate conifer discovered since 2002, when a new kind of cypress was found in Vietnam. First New Species of Temperate Conifer Tree Discovered in More Than a Decade 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z Along Blue Mountain Road there was a mix of aspens, conifers and sage. People, birds meet for annual Christmas tally 2017-12-26T05:00:00Z Bols, who is Danish, became interested in the conifers in the early 1980s. Gravity-Defying Villagers Risk Their Lives for Christmas Trees 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z Hundreds of millions of years ago, the Earth was dominated by ferns and conifers. How flowering plants conquered the world 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z Hence all the completely non-Palestinian trappings of "Christmas", including decorated conifer trees and references to snow and cold. Opinion | America’s New Religion: Fox Evangelicalism 2017-12-15T05:00:00Z However, this is intended to diversify habitat types mostly within dense conifer plantations. Beetles are ravaging Europe’s oldest forest. Is logging the answer? 2017-12-05T05:00:00Z At that point, with perhaps 20 years to go before conifers are harvested, they often sell to pension funds and other investors. Trees are covering more of the land in rich countries 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z But just 61 seconds after flames licked the needles of a desiccated conifer, the tree was reduced to smoldering branches. Don’t let a dry tree ruin Christmas 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z The Norway spruce genome sequence and conifer genome evolution. Genome sequence of the progenitor of the wheat D genome Aegilops tauschii 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z Less than a mile from Yosemite national park, Chad Hanson is wading through a sea of knee-high conifers that have burst from the ashes of the vast 2013 Rim fire. 'It has no protections': scientists fight for wildfire-burned land amid logging threat 2017-11-15T05:00:00Z Pine trees and conifers emit these terpenes to summon mosquitoes and other pollinating insects, say the researchers, from Washington University in St Louis. Malaria breath test shows promise 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z The country’s default tree is the sitka spruce, a fast-growing, damp-tolerant conifer from America’s Pacific Northwest. Trees are covering more of the land in rich countries 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z What better way to catch up with friends than over fragrant eucalyptus leaves and conifer branches, dried wildflowers, glue guns, wire clippers and a fresh batch of seasonal-appropriate bourbon cranberry-ginger punch? Wreath-making is a crafty way to gather with friends 2017-11-03T04:00:00Z We show that compared to other sequenced plant genomes, including a much larger conifer genome, the Ae. tauschii genome contains unprecedented amounts of very similar repeated sequences. Genome sequence of the progenitor of the wheat D genome Aegilops tauschii 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z Thin sections of the fossils revealed that the coprolites are mostly made of fibrous conifer wood, with traces of fungal growth that the dinosaurs inadvertently ingested as they crunched through rotting logs. See Food Diet 2017-10-21T04:00:00Z The bones and teeth of the reptiles suggest they spent most of their time on land, though close to freshwater, feeding on tough plants such as ferns and conifers. Plant-eating dinos 'had broader diet' 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z In this corner of Ireland, close to the border with Northern Ireland, conifers seem to be springing up all around. Trees are covering more of the land in rich countries 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z The researchers also found at least 57 different plant taxa in the dung deposit, from conifer cones and wild plum to ash and pokeweed. Talking Crap about Mastodons 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z Their titanic bulk was adapted to the land, a life of feeding on ferns and conifers as they stamped across ancient floodplains and through primordial forests. A Dinosaur's Burial at Sea 2017-09-02T04:00:00Z So, when Saint Luke’s Health System found that the 10-story-tall conifer stood in the way of its planned hospital expansion, officials called tree-moving firm Environmental Design. How Do You Move a Giant Sequoia? 2017-08-16T04:00:00Z Usually, on a clear day, you can look at hillsides and see green conifers that shimmer in the summer sun. Heat wave hits Portland, and a laid-back city withers. Welcome to 'Hotlandia' 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z The march of conifers across Britain and Ireland has increased the numbers of pine-loving birds such as siskins and crossbills. Trees are covering more of the land in rich countries 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z The Amazon relies on the Sahara Desert in Africa for much of its nutrient supply and scientists suspected that the Sierra Nevada conifers relied on a similar relationship. China's Gobi Desert feeds Yosemite National Park's forest, study says 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z In this image, two shades of green clearly show the different types of vegetation on the island – dark green conifer forests on the western shore and light green grasslands on the east. Satellite Eye on Earth: June 2017 – in pictures 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z Cibola National Forest spokeswoman Donna Nemeth says the fire is burning in mixed conifer in an area with a lot of dead and down woody debris. The Latest: Fire forces closure of Sandia Crest viewing area 2017-07-06T04:00:00Z Walk past the arboretum’s manicured conifer trees or tour the museum’s display of the largest collection of the late Joe Downing’s art, and you’ll begin to grasp the breadth of Baker’s altruism. Kentucky editorial roundup 2017-07-05T04:00:00Z Mark Wilson of the British Trust for Ornithology says that conifer plantations support more bird life per hectare than farmland, largely because they harbour more insects. Trees are covering more of the land in rich countries 2017-11-30T05:00:00Z The conifer forests of this age were for some reason extraordinarily productive and oozed an estimated 100,000 tons of sap. New Trove of Lichen Fossils Expands Total from 15 to 167 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z An unknown but very large acreage of timber-producing lands is now aerially sprayed for the purpose of “weeding out” the hardwoods from the more spray-resistant conifers. Silent Spring—I 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z Its life began in the moist tropics beneath conifer trees. Stunning fossil reveals prehistoric baby bird caught in amber 2017-06-09T04:00:00Z Northbound trees were usually gymnosperms, which are mostly conifers in North America. Trees in eastern US head west as climate changes 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z Provincial agencies set the price loggers must pay — delightfully known as the “stumpage fee” — for cutting down pines and other conifers, a.k.a., “soft” wood. Opinion | Trump has set out to protect lumber workers. Instead, he’s helping lobbyists. 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z Considering lichens’ tendency to grow near sap-exuding conifers, their relative absence from the fossil record is all the more surprising. New Trove of Lichen Fossils Expands Total from 15 to 167 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z It grows naturally only in a narrow 60-mile band of mixed conifer forest on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada range in California. Here are the national monuments being reconsidered under Trump 2017-04-26T04:00:00Z Forest Service officials started the experiment in a young forest of western larch—a conifer common in the Inland Northwest. To save forests, cut some trees down, scientists say 2017-04-21T04:00:00Z Bare-branched trees and evergreen conifers swayed gently in the bitter cold air. In Lorton, Va., a former horse farm will feature 8 luxurious estate houses 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z SUN January walks focus on conifers, look at many of the evergreen trees in our collection and learn more about these trees that once dominated the plant kingdom on earth, 1 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z SUN January walks focus on conifers, evergreen trees in our collection, 1 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z People trudged through knee-deep snow to find their trees and chose from a cluster of conifers that was just a little too close to Smith’s house on the hillside, creating a potential summer fire hazard. Tree hunting to make police chief’s cabin fire-safe 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z Descend into the valley to walk through the monumental work of Richard Serra, surrounded by the bare bones of katsuras, ginkgo and vine maple backed by a tapestry of native conifers. Local gardens and parks are the perfect spots to take in flowers, fragrances and fresh air 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z Genetic material from the trees was being used in an international programme to conserve conifers. 'Priceless' trees stolen from Kinnoull Woodland Park - BBC News 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z There are a number of conifers that turn a spectacular purple when temperatures drop in winter. Once winter arrives, these conifers will be pretty in purple 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z A mammoth conifer, the Big Tree contained about 22,000 board feet of lumber — enough wood to frame almost one and a half 2,400-square-foot homes. One of the oldest, biggest pines in the Pacific Northwest is dead 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z A crowd of Smith’s family, friends and fellow officers looked on, cheering and heckling as Faicco swung an ax repeatedly at the large conifer. Tree hunting to make police chief’s cabin fire-safe 2016-12-21T05:00:00Z They’re one of the only conifers that will thrive in sun or shade, although the ones with golden needles color up best if planted in morning sunshine. For a privacy screen or container centerpiece, yew trees and shrubs are a great choice 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z FES said the trees were part of Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust's work with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to help conserve conifer species at risk of extinction in their native habitat. 'Priceless' trees stolen from Kinnoull Woodland Park - BBC News 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z Several conifers will turn a brilliant purple in winter after the temperatures drop. Once winter arrives, these conifers will be pretty in purple 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z Q: The vines on my wisteria have grown to the top of a 60-foot conifer. Wisteria is beautiful, but don’t be fooled: It can climb onto and kill your trees 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z “It’s going to take decades and decades from a conifer standpoint to get back what you lost.” Sanctuary city illegal immigrant sparks $61 million fire in Sequoia National Forest 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z Sturdy barberries, little conifers, hellebores and heathers carry the gardens through winter. Langley, a small town on Whidbey Island, is building community one garden at a time 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z Reichardt regularly shoots her films in this corner of the country, using the backdrop of Oregon’s conifer forests, high deserts and shabby strip malls to portray lives led on society’s outer rim. The Quiet Menace of Kelly Reichardt’s Feminist Westerns 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z One fire is planned for a 38-square-mile area of ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forest along the park’s north boundary and west of Highway 67. Prescribed burns planned on North Rim of Grand Canyon 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z The thick foliage on most conifer trees will hide the dead vines, and cutting it back to a foot or so tall won’t harm your wisteria. Wisteria is beautiful, but don’t be fooled: It can climb onto and kill your trees 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z More evergreens and deciduous conifers are planted these days because field observations suggest more places around the city in which they are likely to grow well. The Trees of New York City 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z Wohlleben concludes his book with an evocative description of the transformation of a conifer plantation that begins with the arrival of tiny bark beetles and ends with an ancient forest 500 years later. The subtle communication skills of trees 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z “I like that metaphor a lot,” biologist Zane Moore said, as he grasps a branch of the unusual conifer and holds it up to the light. The mystery of the ‘ghost trees’ may be solved 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z Forests in central Europe were once dominated by conifers, not the broadleaf trees that restoration efforts have focused on growing. Conservation: Restored forests ignore history : Nature : Nature Research 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z He has specialized in writing programs to identify diverse types of vegetation — from boreal conifers to palm plantations — using the handful of light frequencies that satellite sensors collect. Warning to forest destroyers: this scientist will catch you 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z But evergreens and deciduous conifers are definitely in the minority. The Trees of New York City 2016-10-10T04:00:00Z Where they are: Webworms feed on shade trees, ornamental trees and fruit trees, but not on conifers or evergreens. Webworms, army worms and oak mites are bugging Wichita 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z In the Sierra Nevada, the losses of pines and other conifers are concentrated and widening. Like Tens of Millions of Matchsticks, California’s Dead Trees Stand Ready to Burn 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z Dogwoods, flowering cherries and rhodies original to the property bloom beneath a canopy of conifers. A Shoreline garden provides a bounty of food, plus spaces for dining, strolling and artwork 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z Hinkley is one of the nurserymen responsible for the comeback of hydrangeas, and no one grows them more beautifully than he does beneath a canopy of conifers at Heronswood. Cool, new hydrangeas are well worth their neediness and limitations 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z Through much of the state, the hills are full of conifers turning reddish brown and vegetation that may look green but is actually dead. This is the ‘fuse’ that ignites California’s explosive fires 2016-08-19T04:00:00Z That’s more than twice the 1,000 metric tons estimated for ancient conifer forests in the Pacific Northwest and the towering eucalyptus forests in Australia. Majestic redwood forests are also amazing fighters against global warming 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z Stafford said he expects this year’s defoliation will be much worse, adding that he’s received reports from the northeastern part of the state of caterpillars feasting on spruce and conifers. Gypsy moth caterpillars return to dine on New England trees 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z Evergreen stands of conifers are being replaced by deciduous trees, larch, and birch or, in some places, by less productive grassland. Forest Fires Can Heat Up the Whole Planet It’s much more aggressive and damaging to conifers. Sudden Oak Death threatens Oregon’s economy 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z From 10 a.m. to noon, pro arborists show how to prune conifers. Colorful calla lilies are beautiful, and worth a spot in the garden, even if it’s for only one season 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z The deciduous conifer usually is not in new needles this early in the season, Hinckley remarked. Odd spring births blooming bonanza in Cascades 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z The dog immediately started searching deep inside a thick conifer forest and quickly found the casualty - a woman trapped in the hole of a tree root, with only her legs visible. Selkirk dog honoured for blizzard rescue - BBC News 2016-05-17T04:00:00Z The rest are conifers, cycads, ferns and so on, whose heydays were back in times like the Carboniferous or the Jurassic, before flowering plants began taking over everything during the Cretaceous. Botany at bay 2016-05-12T04:00:00Z As Daugherty said to the state’s Joint Interim Subcommittee on Human Services on May 23, the European strain is much more aggressive and damaging to conifers. Sudden Oak Death threatens Oregon’s economy 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z Fierce winds fanned the flames, and towering conifer trees went up in a flash as if they were matches struck on a box. Canada wildfire: Images show Fort McMurray devastation - BBC News 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z Mike Flannigan, a professor who studies wildland fire at the Edmonton’s University of Alberta, described the fire as a crown fire, which occurs when the tops of conifers carry the flames through the canopy. 'Nothing short of terrifying': Alberta wildfires grow eight times in size 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z A conifer but not an evergreen, it drops its needles in winter. Find Your Weeping-Tree Love Match 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z Cody Lee Miller, 28, was arrested on suspicion of malicious mischief after climbing down from the conifer Wednesday. Man who spent a day in a Seattle tree is a no-show in court 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z “Over in Europe, they have the larch tree, and it’s conifer,” Riddle said. Sudden Oak Death threatens Oregon’s economy 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z He climbed near the top of the conifer on Tuesday and stayed for about 25 hours, for much of which he ignored police efforts to coax him down. The Latest: Seattle tree-sitter booked, to appear in court 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z Seattle police say when authorities arrived at the base of the lofty conifer next to Macy's department store, the man refused to speak with them and threw an apple at medics. Man in Tree Refuses to Come Down 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z One hundred yards from the noise and chaos of the starting line, towering, snow-draped conifers lean overhead, bordering the trail on both sides. Dog-powered fun in the Northwest, snowy or not 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z The boilers are powered by wood chips from local conifers, offering a benefit beyond reduced carbon emissions and heating costs. The Real Downton Abbey Powers Into the Future as TV Show Ends The Ahwahnee, a luxury hotel nestled among towering conifers, is now the Majestic Yosemite Hotel. Bitter Contract Dispute Extends to Who Owns Yosemite Names 2016-03-01T05:00:00Z "Our results indicate that in large parts of Europe, a tree planting programme would offset the emissions but it would not cool the planet, especially not if the afforestation is done with conifers." 'Wrong type of trees' in Europe increased global warming - BBC News 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z Luckily, 2015 was a mast year — a period in which trees produce unusually large crops of cones and seeds — for many high-altitude conifers in Tasmania. Tasmanian bushfires threaten iconic ancient forests 2016-02-03T05:00:00Z Colleague Wouter Schutyser said woods from birch, poplar, and conifer trees work particularly well, and that by converting waste woods the environmental impact is minimized. From sawdust to petrol 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z Fruit trees, especially apple trees, and conifers such as white pines are the most popular items, Hruska said. Dickinson Conservation sale raises funds, helps environment 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z The fungus spreads much farther than a small fir tree’s feeder roots can, and supplants the conifer’s lack of root hairs. Truffle trackers: how dogs and humans help ecology and gastronomy in Oregon 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z The scientists believe that replacing broadleaved species with conifers is a key reason for the negative climate impact. 'Wrong type of trees' in Europe increased global warming - BBC News 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z Conservationists are unveiling their 12 trees of Christmas, in a bid to highlight the plight facing some of the world's threatened conifers. Conservationists choose their 12 trees of Christmas - BBC News 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z Along a lush river delta in what is now northeastern Spain, a herd of dinosaurs munched on ferns and conifers similar to modern-day cypresses 125 million years ago. Unusual 'sail-backed' dinosaur roamed Spain 125 million years ago 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z Switching our focus from a pine to a spruce—the owls prefer conifers to deciduous trees—we tallied 20 more. Owl-Spotting in Serbia: Not Your Average Safari 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z Duehren said the most noticeable change in the Caribou-Targhee is the encroachment of evergreen conifers into areas where aspen trees have typically thrived, a development he said had to do with wildfire suppression. In this Paris, climate change just means another long, brutal winter 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z Two duplications occurred in conifers, they report online in Science Advances. Why is your Christmas tree so big? An ancient gift of extra genes 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z About one third of the world's species of conifers are deemed to be threatened with extinction unless action is taken. Conservationists choose their 12 trees of Christmas - BBC News 2015-12-22T05:00:00Z He spotted conifers that seemed to be on stable ground. Permafrost Meltdown Raises Risk of Runaway Global Warming 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z By contrast, in places like California's Rim fire site, salvage crews immediately began felling burned pines and dying trees, spraying the area with herbicide and planting conifer saplings. Nature replants its own burned forests, environmentalists say 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z "It was just a back garden, a front garden, a few tubs and troughs, a few conifers and that kind of stuff," he says. Hardy perennial - Beechgrove Garden's Jim McColl at 80 - BBC News 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z The conifers’ extremely large genomes made their sequencing quite challenging, and from the fragments obtained so far, it’s difficult to line chromosomes up to look for these duplications. Why is your Christmas tree so big? An ancient gift of extra genes 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z While the drought is taking its toll, Ambrose said it's not causing an abnormally high numbers of Giant Sequoias to die, like millions of other conifers throughout the state. Scientists: Relentless drought stressing California's towering, old Giant Sequoia trees 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z He said flames were leaping with ease into the dry limbs of conifers and racing across hillsides. Protecting Homes Elsewhere, California Firefighters Find Their Own Burned Down 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z The result is little ground vegetation but stands of artificially planted conifers returning apace. Nature replants its own burned forests, environmentalists say 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z “It was shooting up the hill to all the conifers,” Mr. Sadberry said. Amid California Wildfires, Escapes and Choices 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z The genome of the ancestor of box shrubs, junipers, and cedars, another group of conifers, also underwent a doubling. Why is your Christmas tree so big? An ancient gift of extra genes 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z In highly resinous species, like pines, and during the heating phase, volatile organic compounds or VOCs, mainly terpenes derived from resins common in conifers, are crucial in priming or accelerating combustion. Enigma of the trees that resist wildfires - BBC News 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z The deciduous trees on the hills are wearing their autumn colors, yellow and orange and scarlet all mixed with the green of the conifers. Verge Fiction: An excerpt from Kim Stanley Robinson's Aurora 2015-08-29T04:00:00Z In a 2006 study in the journal Science, for instance, researchers found that salvage logging destroyed regrowing conifers in Oregon's 2002 Biscuit fire, while areas that had not been logged showed "abundant" conifer regeneration. Nature replants its own burned forests, environmentalists say 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z Some thought they were mosses, some considered them to be conifers, but few recognized the fossils as flowering plants. Ancient Aquatic Flora Was Among the First Flowering Plants 2015-08-18T04:00:00Z Located near Curry Village and shaded by tall conifers, the campground remains open. A loud bang, then a scream in Yosemite when branch kills 2 children 2015-08-15T04:00:00Z The rock layers that mark the ancient dry periods also held chunks of fossilized charcoal — remnants of wildfires that swept through ancient conifer woodlands. Extreme climate change slowed dinosaurs' rise 2015-06-14T04:00:00Z There are 1,000 pulleys, 26 cannons and 242 crew members on the frigate, which is made of oak, conifer, iron and lead. Replica of Revolutionary War-era French ship to arrive in US 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z I saw what looked like a road or a hiking trail cut across the face of a steeply sloping forest of snow-dusted conifers; she explained that it was an aqueduct, dating to 1890. The Disappearing Colorado River 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z Restoring the roads would include placing large boulders and large pieces of wood, spreading mulch and native seeds and planting conifer seedlings. Forest Project targets illegal roads for restoration 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z However, Liberal Democrat MP Mr Williams said the method was not adequate for controlling foxes in vast rural areas of Wales, particularly on moorland, in conifer forests and on uplands. Call for fox hunting to be devolved 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z Pine grosbeak typically feed on the seed cones of conifer trees, but may also utilize alders, river birch and Douglas fir. TRAVEL: Birders in hot pursuit in cold weather 2015-01-31T05:00:00Z Russian oil spills also elude detection because most happen in the vast swaths of unpopulated tundra and conifer forest in the north, caused either by ruptured pipes or leakage from decommissioned wells. Constant oil spills devastate Russia 2011-12-23T05:00:00Z But Christmas trees in the warm climate are in short supply, so in lieu of the evergreen conifer many Indian families will adorn banana or mango trees with ornaments. Why Japan Eats KFC at Christmas, And 6 Other Weird Global Traditions 2014-12-23T05:00:00Z He explained that the trees were invasive pines, known in New Zealand as “wilding conifers.” New Zealand’s Crusade Against Mammals | The New Yorker 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z These sacred mushrooms, colored bright red and white, are found under conifer trees in the wild. How a Mushroom Found In Buckingham Palace Explains Santa Claus There was so much to smell, feel, and hear—the conifers, the flowing saltwater, an occasional gull or osprey, the prospect of a passing seal. In and Out of Time in Iraq 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z A turkey hunter snapped a fuzzy photo of it as the animal moved through a large open meadow surrounded by dense conifer forest just north of Grand Canyon National Park. Grand Canyon gets surprise visitor — a gray wolf 2014-11-24T05:00:00Z Before the Oregon Gulch fire ignited on July 31, the land was covered with grassy flats, shrubs, oak woodland, pine and other conifer. Salvage logging begins after 35,000-acre Oregon wildfire 2014-10-26T04:00:00Z As the camera panned back over cloud-filled valleys, the rusting hulks of cars, rustling conifers and a snow-caked junkyard at the game’s outset, I was struck by how visually impressive the game wasn’t. 8 Things Bungie's Destiny Does Very Well 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z In the late Cretaceous period, the site was a mixed forest of conifers and broad-leafed trees cut through by meandering waterways. Battleship beast: colossal dinosaur skeleton found in southern Patagonia 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z In India’s Western Himalayas, changes in altitude are so dramatic and steep that alluvial grasslands, subtropical forests, conifers and alpine meadows lie stacked almost on top of each other, producing a spectacular range of vegetation. Himalayan plants seek cooler climes 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z Luckily, this star never gets around town: Hellenbort found the Australian conifer where it always is: up the hill from a carnitas shop in East Los Angeles. Setting Times stories to music: From Isaac Hayes to Radiohead 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z The lightning-sparked Diego Fire located nine miles southwest of Coyote is burning in mixed conifer forest with many dead or downed trees, and officials say groups of trees catch fire at a time. Northern New Mexico fire grows to 3 square miles 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z But in mid-May, the roses remain grim, somnolent; and the conifer displays properly leave us more amazed by the trees than their elegant surroundings. ‘Groundbreakers’ Pays Tribute to Female Landscape Designers 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z |
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