Conifers are better than broadleaved trees at absorbing sound

Conifers are better than broadleaved trees at absorbing sound with their bark as scientists say they could help combat noise pollution in urban environments Researchers studied the bark of 76 samples from 13 different species of tree They found Larch was the most effective type of tree for absorbing sound  They found that the age … Read more

Emily Atack jokes she ‘popped on some bad fake tan to go and flirt with trees’

Emily Atack dons crop top and leggings as she jokes she ‘popped on some bad fake tan to go and flirt with trees’ after raising a glass to self-isolation amid COVID-19 pandemic By Sean O’grady For Mailonline Published: 14:44 GMT, 26 March 2020 | Updated: 14:44 GMT, 26 March 2020 She’s the poster girl for … Read more

The National Trust Lake District tents suspended in trees 10ft up that appear to float like UFOs

Camping that’s out of this world: The Lake District tents suspended in trees 10ft up that appear to float like UFOs Two tents are suspended in trees at the Low Wray camp site close to the shores of Lake Windermere, Cumbria  A stay in one of the tents starts from £100 per night and guests … Read more

The ‘urban forests’ of New York revealed: New study finds the city has five MILLION trees

The ‘urban forests’ of New York revealed: New study finds the city has five MILLION trees in ‘forested natural areas’ Researchers carrying out a huge survey of New York City’s trees Teams spent two years collecting data in 53 designated forested natural areas  By Mark Prigg For Dailymail.com Published: 23:00 GMT, 6 December 2018 | … Read more