Eastern hemlock trees do not do well in an urban environment and have a very low tolerance for polluted air and salt damage from roadways. It needs to be in a sheltered location protected from drying ...

Pennsylvania's state tree is the eastern hemlock. Its scientific name is "Tsuga canadensis."The eastern hemlock was named the state tree in 1931.These trees are slow-growing and long-lived, taking 250 ...

We had our first winter snow storm this past weekend, a nice change from the warmer than usual conditions across most of the country. Snow is an important part of our local ecosystems, the plants and ...

When the hills and valleys are filled with snow and the icy grip of Old Man Winter continues its reign throughout the land, there are still beautiful swaths of green to be found. Hemlocks are a ...

Eastern hemlock trees like these growing along Tracy Run in Allegheny National Forest are considered "keystone species" — meaning, they play fundamental roles stabilizing the forest ecology. The U.S.

Are you a hiker or a biker? A discoverer or outdoor lover? This is your chance to make a big impact on Tennessee's trails. Adventure Scientists is looking for volunteers to take part in its new ...