This month, however, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is all for it—provided you get yourself a Forest Service-issued permit first. Cutting your own tree on federal land isn't just legal—it ...

Even species as enduring as coast redwoods are affected by climate change. Diminished moisture stresses the trees, making them grow with less vigor. New fire dangers put them at risk, and more ...

The trees are integrators, bringing together many life forms. Some of these life forms rely on the tree; others on occupants in and around the tree. The coast redwood hosts so many different ...