Tag: tree
There are 73,000 species of trees on Earth, with more than 9,000 yet to be discovered.
More than 100 researchers from around the world conducted a study to estimate the number of tree species on Earth. They have developed the largest database and estimate the existence…
Tree orders open for St. Clair Region
Content item The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority is accepting tree orders from landowners for the upcoming planting season until March 25. Content item The authority has assisted rural landowners…
It amazes both the beauty and the benefits! Even a single leaf of the Temple tree that resisted the atomic bomb…
Known as the Temple tree in our country, Ginkgo biloba is one of the trees that most people have not even heard of. While ginkgo biloba, a unique tree, impresses…
Leonardo DiCaprio gives his name to this tropical tree discovered in 2021
Barely discovered, Uvariopsis dicaprio is already threatened by deforestation. This tree, living in a virgin forest in Cameroon, owes its name to Leonardo DiCaprio, a famous actor but also an…
The Great Green Wall of the Sahel and its unexpected effects on the climate
The Great Green Wall is an ambitious project in a shaken region. That of planting millions of trees in the Sahel to fight against desertification and its harmful effects on…
The unexpected effects of the Great Green Wall of the Sahel
The Great Green Wall is an ambitious project in a shaken region. That of planting millions of trees in the Sahel to fight against desertification and its harmful effects on…
Dendrology: what is it?
Dendrology (from the Greek dendron signifying tree, and logos meaning speech, science) is the study of trees. This discipline includes in particular: recognition and morphology from trees (shape, twigs, leaves,…
Christmas tree: beware of fire risks
A very dry tree, a roaring fire, candles and light garlands: the explosive cocktail to promote a fire. Follow our advice to avoid a dramatic accident during the holiday season.…
Scientists uncover the world’s oldest family tree with DNA analysis
Scientists in England discovered the world’s oldest family tree by examining human bones in a 5,700-year-old mausoleum. DNA analysis of the remains found in the mausoleum in the Cotswolds city…
Natural or artificial Christmas tree, which is more ecological?
On the one hand, the artificial tree is reusable every year. On the other hand, natural fir is biodegradable and stores CO2. Which one should you choose to reduce your…