A branch of the largest known shingle oak tree in the world hangs magnificently and menacingly over Wayne Kottkamp's bedroom. "It may eventually kill me," said Kottkamp, standing on his front lawn, ...

Louisville is addressing its ongoing issues with climate change by investing in heat-tolerant tree species from southern ...

Trees sourced from the Deep South could be hardy additions to Louisville's existing canopy as the city sees warmer summers.

A slew of invasive plant species have grown roots in Kentucky soil and more are migrating into the state, shouldering out native biodiversity. Invasive plants are non-native, causing ecological or ...