ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Forest Service and the Maryland Forestry Foundation have launched the “Maryland 250” White Oak Contest to mark America’s 250th anniversary, inviting residents and ...

A hundred years ago, Maryland’s first state forester, Fred Besley, issued a challenge to residents: Go out in the woods and find the biggest tree you can. Then collect its measurements and send them ...

There's something beautiful about a big, old tree, whether you come across it out in nature, camping or on a hike, or maybe just taking a walk, or maybe even in a yard. It makes you think, how old is ...

Maryland is home to 12 champion trees, recognized as the largest of their species in the U.S. Growing majestically within Maryland’s 2.7 million acres of woodlands are twelve national champion trees, ...