MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's warm winter has hurt the fight to control invasive species that attack trees and plants. Common invasive insects we see each year cannot survive typical Minnesota winters.

Seedlings designated as green are considered safe to plant in northern Minnesota because they already thrive there. Southern seedlings of native species would be planted farther north but within their ...

With wispy tufts that drape trees like haunted-house cobwebs, old man’s beard lichen can be an unexpected sight in northern Minnesota forests. It resembles a petite version of Spanish moss seen on ...

Hiking through Minnesota’s majestic forests is a tradition enjoyed by generations. Studies show that time in nature boosts mental health and well-being. As you walk beneath the canopy, you might ...

MINNESOTA, USA — The dry September is a far cry from the record rain the state had to start the summer and that has caused stress on Minnesota's trees. Experts say trees are having a difficult time ...