the Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) has long stood as a pillar in American society. Stretching upwards to a height of 60-70 feet tall with a diameter of 3 feet, this conifer is capable of living ...

On Jan. 22, 30 community volunteers joined representatives from The Pisgah Conservancy, Adventure Scientists and the Hemlock Restoration Initiative to conduct a citizen science project in the Shining ...

When I think about winter survival, my mind first goes to wildlife: field mice curling up in nests, chickadees flocking to ...

When I think about winter survival, my mind first goes to wildlife: field mice curling up in nests, chickadees flocking to bird feeders, and amphibians burrowing into the mud.

The Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis) Is Zesty The eastern hemlock has a distinct smell. It's like a mix of crisp, fresh pine and sharp lemon. We've noticed the smell is especially nice after a ...

The conservation nonprofit, Adventure Scientists, recently launched a new project to drive recovery efforts of eastern hemlock forests across the eastern United States from the invasive woolly adelgid ...

Michael Wojtech, author of “Bark,” refers to the thick plate-like bark of the eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) as “radiator fins.” These blocky sections of bark increase surface area for air to move ...

A Shenandoah National Park employee was honored last month for his work in the establishment of biocontrols to save eastern hemlock trees. Dale Meyerhoeffer was the recipient of a Director Award ...

It is an invasive insect which can often be recognized by tiny balls of white woolly material lining hemlock branches. Hemlock woolly adelgid poses a significant threat to Eastern Hemlock trees in ...

When I think about winter survival, my mind first goes to wildlife: field mice curling up in nests, chickadees flocking to bird feeders, and amphibians burrowing into the mud. Rarely do I think about ...