Just what is that strange shrub planted next to your new house? Or what are those trees in the park that are setting off your allergies? A new smartphone app for the Android operating system can help ...

As spring arrives, use these apps and other tools to identify birds, trees and plants in your backyard and on local trails.

WASHINGTON — If you've ever wondered what type of tree was nearby but didn't have a guide book, a new smartphone app allows users with no formal training to satisfy their curiosity and contribute to ...

The Arbor Day Tree Identification Guide app (US$4.99) does exactly what its name suggests. It offers clear, beautifully illustrated step-by-step interaction. You start by choosing a section of North ...

Leafsnap UK home screen, left, and results list for an oak tree leaf. Leafsnap UK, a collaboration between Museum botanists and US software developers, could revolutionise summer walks. Its launch ...

Do you have an ash tree? And are you worried about it being infested by Emerald Ash Borers? There’s an app for that. The Colorado State Forest Service and CSU has a new called the EAB Ash Tree ID App.

To help Colorado homeowners determine whether trees on their property are susceptible to being killed by emerald ash borer (EAB), the Colorado State Forest Service and Colorado State University ...

The Colorado State Forest Service and CSU has a new called the EAB Ash Tree ID App. First, the app walks users through determining if their tree is a true ash. Then, it suggests measure they can take ...