Juhyo – The arboreal snow monsters that invade Japan every Winter
Sasquatch, Yeti, and the abominable snowman have been the stuff of legends for generations, but Japan's snow monsters are anything but a myth.
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Voting now open in the European Tree of the Year 2019
Voting for the European Tree of the Year 2019 contest has begun! Learn about all 15 of this year's candidates and vote for your favorite two.
The 9/11 Survivor Tree – The history of memorial trees and groves
Over the past two centuries trees have become powerful memorial symbols, and the most famous example worldwide is the 9/11 Survivor Tree at Ground Zero.
Acebuches de El Rocio – Much more than ‘just’ wild olive trees
The Acebuches de El Rocio are a remnant of an ancient Mediterranean forest that once dominated the landscape of Spain's Doñana Natural Park. Despite their common perception as 'just' wild olive trees, acebuches have a rich history, as does the town of El Rocio, which receives a million pilgrims in a single week each year to its famous church.
Welcome to The Treeographer
Welcome to The Treeographer, a collection of the true histories of significant or symbolic trees from around the world. The stories cover a wide variety of topics, including culture, history, science, religion, and more. I hope you’ll join me as I explore the interlacing history… Read More
The Pinsapos of Sierra Bermeja – A Refuge for the Rare Fir Trees
Pinsapos, or Spanish fir trees, are only found in a few places on Earth. One of the largest pinsapo forests is in Spain's Sierra Bermeja.
The Oldest Tree in Paris – The Robinia Tree of Square René Viviani
The oldest tree in Paris is a more than 400 year old robinia (black locust) brought over to Europe by 17th century botanist Jean Robin.
The Oldest Cherry Blossom Tree in Japan – Jindai-zakura
Each year hundreds of thousands of people flock to the nearest cherry blossom tree to see the flowers, but Jindai-zakura has been blossoming for more than 1800 years.
The Tree That Owns Itself – Can a Tree Have Rights?
A tree that was special to its owner was supposedly given ownership of itself, prompting the question - Can a tree have rights?
New Facebook Group Announcement – Community Treeographies
A quick announcement about a new group where anyone can share their own 'treeographies'