Anneke Dempsey was concerned about the giant oak in her backyard for years. The weight of its massive limbs could potentially cause the tree or branches to fall onto her or her neighbor’s home ...

Oaks have been uncommonly successful. The roughly 425 species in genus Quercus range across nearly every continent, and in the U.S. and Mexico they claim a greater biomass than any other major ...

One of the most important parts of any forest ecosystem or ecology is the mighty oak tree. It is often a huge sprawling tree with thick heavy branches, large dark green leaves and a trunk covered ...

The oak is a symbol of endurance and strength but how much do you know about the nation's favourite tree? Oaks are more likely to be struck by lightning than other trees. This enhances their ...