By Ruth Kamnitzer Microbes living in tree bark consume vast amounts of climate-related and toxic gases, according to new ...

Bark beetles can destroy spruce forests by converting the trees' defences into even more toxic substances, scientists ...

Scientists are uncovering a hidden ally in the fight against climate change and air pollution: the microscopic communities ...

Researchers find that microbes on tree bark can alter greenhouse and toxic gases, shaping climate and air quality beyond ...

Many of the microbes living in bark can live off various gases. This is a process recently coined as “aerotrophy”, as in “air ...

Spruce bark beetles hijack their host tree’s chemical defenses, transforming them into potent weapons against fungal threats.

Metagenomic sequencing of tree bark microbiota indicated their ability to process some atmospheric gases, highlighting their ...

Don't stress if you have a tree that's not looking its best in the bark department. You can save a tree with damaged bark by first assessing the type of damage. Once you know the severity, you have a ...

As Colorado experiences its signature whiplash weather, arborists are warning that stressed trees are more vulnerable to pests and diseases. Peel back the bark, and you may find a predator in your ...

HARRISON, TN - January 13, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Bark Busters Tree Service has formalized a storm response protocol ...

Bark beetle damage has more than doubled for two consecutive years as warmer winters extend the insects' active season across ...