Northern Arizona is famous for its aspen trees, and a multi-decade study looks into how they’re being affected by climate change. Among the findings: There are a good number of smaller, younger aspens ...
It’s only a mile long, but the new Quaky Trail No. 741 in Prescott National Forest is a handy addition to the Bradshaw Ranger District routes in the Copper Basin Area. Opened last summer, the ...
A recent study spanning decades found "significant aspen mortality especially in young and lower-elevation trees." The Northern Arizona University team, which looked at tree mortality rates in ...
Quaking aspens store chlorophyll beneath their bark (particularly in younger trees), this is what gives the trunk a greenish cast. This helps them to continue to produce sugars, at least when the days ...