Tree bark microbes play a role in eliminating greenhouse gases, study finds

Tiny, gas-eating microbes hidden in the bark of trees offer scientists a crucial clue in the fight against global warming.
New Scientist

Tree bark microbiome has important overlooked role in climate

Tree bark has a total surface area similar to all of the land area on Earth. It is home to a wide range of microbial species ...
Popular Science

Tree bark demonstrates an unexpected climate superpower

'...our trees are that much more useful and powerful than we’ve given them credit for.' By Lauren Leffer Published Jul 24, 2024 11:00 AM EDT Credit: DepositPhotos ...
Nature

When the forest dies: the response of forest soil fungi to a bark beetle-induced tree dieback

Coniferous forests cover extensive areas of the boreal and temperate zones. Owing to their primary production and C storage, they have an important role in the global carbon balance. Forest ...
inforum

It's normal to have peeling bark on this kind of tree

Q: We just noticed that our pine tree has a lot of loose bark. I guess we’re not very observant because it looks like it’s been going on for some time. Is this due to the drought? We have not been ...