North Florida, Tallahassee have more tree types than anywhere else

Florida's Big Bend region, between the Apalachicola River and Tallahassee, boasts 138 tree species, making it one of the most ...
Orlando Sentinel

Florida Christmas trees might be a little ugly, but they’re better for the planet

Nestled between towering longleaf pines and live oaks, Tony Harris’ tree farm is home to another native species with a less imposing presence: The bushy, stout Florida sand pine. Out in the wild, the ...

Commentary: For Arbor Day, make sure trees get lifelong TLC

Those trees that have supplied curb appeal for decades need pruning and care from homeowners, private businesses and public ...
Tallahassee Democrat

Florida Big Bend’s rainbow Forest of Trees

Discover the diverse rainbow of trees in Florida's Big Bend, showcasing 138 tree species in just a 60-mile stretch. A botanical wonderland!
Sun Sentinel

Invasive termites become growing threat to Florida. What to know as swarm season approaches.

At first the 15-foot by 4-foot plexiglass case looks like a massive piece of art — an abstract of a river delta or the veins of a leaf. But then you see tiny pale things scuttling, moving their way ...