Congratulations to Helen and Forrister on this commissioned wedding gift! This cherry burl, sourced from the backwoods of Maine, was attached to a tree that had been standing dead for decades. The ...

I came across this tree in nearby woods recently and while I have an idea that is a burl on a cherry tree, I wondered if one of our readers who had a career in forestry could offer me more specifics ...

This clip features a high-value cherry burl being carefully worked on the lathe. The price reflects its rarity and the intricate grain hidden within. As the turning progresses, the wood reveals ...

Burl wood has always been a popular pick in home decor. Whether it's because of its quality, scarcity, or unique appearance, burl is getting a major boost inside modern homes. Unlike regular wood, ...

Last week, I wrote about animal survival in the Whitewater Valley, but did not mention survival of a tree that towers more than 40 feet above Highway 74 near the former site of Beaver, an extinct town ...

One thing I love about living in the age of the internet is that old students can keep in touch much more easily than when I was young-via email or social media. Recently a highlight in this kind of ...

As you glance up into tree limbs, perhaps searching for some sign of spring in a swelling flower bud, your sight might be arrested by fat, rounded growths on the bark. On some trees, these hard, woody ...

I’ve had my eye on this maple in my woods for some time. Not because it’s a beautiful timber tree. It’s only about 8 inches in diameter, after all. But it has an interesting burl about 14 feet up the ...

I’ve had my eye on this maple in my woods for some time. Not because it’s a beautiful timber tree. It’s only about eight inches in diameter, after all. But, it has an interesting burl about 14 feet up ...