Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A legendary “walking” tree has captivated rainforest ...

The cultivation of oil palm is here to stay. However, a five-year study indicates that creating islands of native trees within oil-palm monocultures increases biodiversity and ecosystem functioning ...

“Due to the recent fires, it’s been recommended that we remove our last palm tree, which is by our pool. I have a narrow planter in that location. I would like a new drought-tolerant, fire-resistant ...

Southeast Asia’s tropical forests are renowned for their biodiversity, but at the same time face significant threats from the expansion of oil palm plantations. With global demand for palm oil rising, ...

Elegance is a quality that may not be essential to beauty, and yet when elegance is present, beauty is definitely there, too. It is thus appropriate, I suppose, that Hollywood — where elegance is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Getty Images Palm trees are cherished for the tropical flair they add to any setting. With thousands of palm tree species ...

Lethal Bronzing (LB) is a bacterial disease spread by treehoppers that affects 21 palm species in Florida. Symptoms include sudden fruit/flower drop, reddish-bronze discoloration of fronds, and ...