If you're remodeling your kitchen and have decided to DIY butcher block countertops, you probably want to know a few things before you commit. For instance: how long do they last; what is the ...

Reader question: Ash trees infected by the emerald ash borer are being removed all over Appleton. What is the city doing with the wood? Does it have a procedure to prevent the insects from surviving ...

For as long as scientists have studied trees, we have categorised them into two types based on the sort of wood they make. Softwoods include pines and firs and generally grow faster than hardwoods, ...

one last shot: Resident Asher Rumack, with his dog Lucy beside him, takes pictures Wednesday of a giant landmarked tree on his family's property that is slated for removal. 24th STREET — A family is ...

Tulip trees have been around for millions of years, but a new analysis of their structure has revealed a previously unknown type of wood. The finding could explain why the trees are great at ...

An entirely new type of wood that does not fit into either category of hardwood or softwood has been discovered by researchers who were undertaking an evolutionary survey of the microscopic structure ...

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Have you ever had a tree fall in your yard and wondered what to do with the leftovers? In Southwest Florida, some artists see that wood as the start of something special. The Southwest Florida Wood ...

A tree grows in Green-Wood Cemetery — or, it will soon. An infusion of federal funds allocated to improve access to green spaces and fight climate change will allow the graveyard to plant 1,500 new ...

Yukihiro Akama, who trained as an architect, now designs whimsical pieces in oak, fir and other varieties. By Melanie Abrams Reporting from London In 2013 Yukihiro Akama found some small blocks of oak ...

Burls are bark-covered growths that can protrude from a tree’s trunk. They contain unsprouted bud tissue, and produce a wood that’s valued for its unique grain and smooth workability. Wolfgang Kaehler ...