TUALATIN, Oregon — As Oregonians begin choosing their Christmas trees for the season, Oregon State University (OSU) researchers are looking for ways to make the popular holiday crop more resilient.

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Families can cut their own Christmas tree in Shasta-Trinity or Lassen national forests for a $10 permit. Tree species vary by elevation, with white firs at lower altitudes and unique types like ...

Farmer Doug is getting older and is looking to retire, as the next generation is stepping up on the farm. Farmer Doug’s farm has offered holiday greenery for Duluthians for years. Doug’s son takes ...

Shopping for a Christmas tree? Eleven national forests across California are issuing permits to people hoping to decorate their homes with evergreens this holiday season. The U.S. Forest Service ...

Permits for those wishing to cut down their own Christmas trees in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests west of Fort Collins are now available for purchase. Details about designated cutting ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Christmas tree cutting season has arrived in Colorado’s national forests, but you’ll need to do some homework before you go because each forest determines ...

A team led by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has engineered poplar trees to produce valuable chemicals that can be used to make biodegradable ...

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Arizona residents can cut their own Christmas trees in national forests with a permit from the U.S. Forest Service. Permits cost $15 and are available for purchase online or at ranger stations for ...

GOLDEN, Colo. — Golden Gate Canyon State Park is offering up a limited number of permits for those eager to cut down their own Christmas tree this holiday season. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) ...

Few shade trees are as distinctive in the home landscape as birch trees. Their unique bark characteristics, distinctive growth form and graceful delicate foliage are reason alone to feature one or ...