This enormous national champion tulip poplar is located in Bedford County, Va. and stands roughly the height of a 14-story building with a trunk circumference of over 30 feet. (Courtesy of Eric ...

This year’s National Christmas Tree is a red spruce from Highland County Virginia. Spruce are a rare species of trees in ...

Forests cover nearly two-thirds of our state. According to the Virginia Department of Forestry, there are 78 species of common native trees of Virginia. These species can be grouped in categories of ...

Dr. Glynn Percival from Bartlett Tree Experts joins Peggy Singlemann in the studio to discuss his research into the microbial life inside of trees. Featured on VHG episode 2501, March 2025. Virginia ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Have you noticed any fallen acorns, walnuts and chestnuts covering sidewalks, parking lots, or even your yard? The Virginia Department of Forestry is asking people to collect ...

Virginia is home to nearly 80 national champion big trees, consistently placing the commonwealth in the top five states with the most documented champion trees, or trees that have grown to be the ...