Botanists have found a stand of rare trees in Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago not known to grow wild anywhere else in Africa.

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A new study published in Nature emphasizes the urgent need for immediate action to help people adapt to changing conditions ...

“Imagine a Johannesburg without trees — extreme heat, deteriorating air quality, diminished biodiversity, and a loss of the natural beauty that makes our city unique,” she said. Grant ...

It is one of the most isolated landforms of continental origin, having split from the supercontinent of Gondwana millions of ...

Almond trees might not be your first thought when looking for plants to grow in containers, but these spring-blooming trees deserve more attention. Even in small and compact spaces, it is possible ...

Community leaders are working to preserve the community's unique story ... 1880s when Quaker Rachel Tyson gave 77 acres of land to African-American brothers John, Dennis, and Isaiah Wilson.

Panelists will discuss the current state of these movements, highlighting African ... s unique sculptures, water features, and built structures accompany stories of bringing home trees on planes ...