The Black Forest region, nestled in the tri-border area of Germany, Switzerland and France, offers a blend of natural beauty, ...

A proposed timber sale in the Yaak Valley threatens old-growth trees and habitat. Instead, could it become the nation’s first ...

The bark on young trees is smooth, but may be warty or feature some flaking. In old trees, the bark features prominent, light gray vertical flakes. Black willows, which grow 50 to 70 feet tall, prefer ...