A tree doesn't have to be alive to be a vital part of an ecosystem — dead trees make ideal nesting spots for lots of animals. However, they are also risky to have on your property, and the danger of ...

A new holiday tradition you can begin this year: a day of fun cutting your own Christmas tree on national forest land — with proper preparations, of course. On Veterans Day, Alex Weinberg drove his ...

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 ...