The aspen bracket fungus (Phellinus tremulae) is host-specific to aspen trees, causing heart rot in the trunks and producing large distinctive brackets that can persist for years. As is often the case ...

A remarkable aspen forest that sprouted from a single seedling makes "the Roman Empire seem like a recent phenomenon." ...

An initiative to save one of Scotland's most endangered species of tree has been launched in the Cairngorms National Park. Aspen provides a vital habitat for rare wildlife, plants and fungi and is ...

"Our study highlights that without active management and restoration efforts, aspen stands are at risk of declining further, especially at lower elevations and more southerly exposed areas ...