Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A legendary “walking” tree has captivated rainforest ...

Elegance is a quality that may not be essential to beauty, and yet when elegance is present, beauty is definitely there, too. It is thus appropriate, I suppose, that Hollywood — where elegance is ...

Southeast Asia’s tropical forests are renowned for their biodiversity, but at the same time face significant threats from the expansion of oil palm plantations. With global demand for palm oil rising, ...

“Due to the recent fires, it’s been recommended that we remove our last palm tree, which is by our pool. I have a narrow planter in that location. I would like a new drought-tolerant, fire-resistant ...

Summer means vacation time, and nothing says, “Welcome to paradise!” quite like a palm tree. From Waikiki to Mar-a-Lago, the trees’ iconic fronds instantly signal luxury, glamor and the good life.