Initials and pictures carved into trees are a common sight along hikes in aspen groves. Recent research sheds light on how much this carving actually harms trees.
CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. — Aspen trees are the celebrities of a Colorado fall day. Think about it. People line the roads to take pictures with them. Instagram feeds from all over the state feature ...
The Durango Herald: Photos: Caterpillars take up residence in aspen trees north of Durango
A gang of Western tent caterpillars have taken up residence in acres of aspen trees north of Durango in the San Juan National Forest. The insects construct their silken tents on aspen tree branches ...
Wednesday, 5:43 PM Updated Friday, Aug. 25, 2017 2:09 PM In researching sheep and public lands grazing across Colorado, I have seen hundreds of carved aspen trees or arborglyphs. But only ...
Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The aspen tree (Populus tremuloides) is the most widely distributed tree ...
In contrast with many trees, aspen bark is base-rich, meaning aspens are important hosts for bryophytes [5] and act as food plants for the larvae of butterfly (Lepidoptera) species. Young aspen bark is an important seasonal forage for the European hare and other animals in early spring. Aspen is also a preferred food of the European beaver.
Explore five types of aspen trees and their distinctive features, from leaf patterns to bark textures, perfect for identifying and appreciating these elegant trees.
Celebrating Wildflowers explores how aspens grow, the symptoms and possible causes of aspen decline, and the challenges to maintaining this species in the western landscape. Enjoy this unique species, its dazzling fall colors, the wildflowers found in aspen groves, and the carvings left on the trees' bark by visitors.