Using carbon dating, Montana State University researchers found the clutch of 30 whitebark pine trees were between 5,440 and ...

Whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis) is a vital tree species found in high-elevation forests of western North America. It plays a crucial role in these ecosystems, providing food and habitat for ...

A nearly 6,000-year-old forest is once again seeing daylight after millennia hidden under ice in the Rocky Mountains. A team ...

Scientists have uncovered ancient whitebark pine trees preserved for almost 6,000 years in Wyoming's Rocky Mountains. This discovery offers crucial insights into historical climate patterns and ...

"Interfor retained whitebark pine trees, avoided scarring them and preserved the species' natural seed bank," stated Keith ...

An investigation into special management practices on a cutblock near Grand Forks has relieved a logging company of ...

PORTLAND, Ore.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that the whitebark pine will be listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The pine is the most widespread tree to ...

PORTLAND, Ore.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed threatened species protection today for the whitebark pine. The pine occurs at high elevations across seven western states, including Oregon ...

Scientists have uncovered ancient whitebark pine trees preserved for almost 6,000 years in Wyoming's Rocky Mountains. This discovery offers crucial insights into historical climate patterns and ...

Melting ice in Wyoming reveals 5,900-year-old whitebark pine forest above current tree line. Illustration. (photo credit: Pnature. Via Shutterstock) The melting of glaciers in the Rocky Mountains ...

Comparing pollen records from three lakes in different geological substrates highlights the influence of geology and climate on long-term vegetation development.