Pinacées

Mentioned in the Bible and in the 8000-year-old epic Gilgamesh, Lebanon’s iconic cedars have been reduced to a fraction of their former range by centuries of logging. Ari Daniel Shapiro walks the Shouf Cedar Reserve to learn how scientists are working to save the last remaining trees from a more insidious threat—climate change. The answer may surprise you.  Another version of this podcast is available on Public Radio International's The World. read moreDuration: 5:30Published: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:11:45 +0000

Species: Pinus patula Schltdl. & Cham. Date: 2005-10-15 Location: World's View, Nyanga Habitat: Windswept pine on exposed ridge

Den Jyske Skovhave, Rold Skov

Onsbjerg Kirke, Samsø, Danmark

Den Jyske Skovhave, Rold Skov, Danmark

Øksedal, Sebbersund, Jylland, Danmark

Den Jyske Skovhave, Rold Skov

Khumbu, Nepal

Red-Breasted Nuthatch. Upper figure male, lower figure female ((Sitta....).

Cedar growing over fallen log of same species.

Clingmans Dome, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Swain County, North Carolina, US

U.S. Hwy. 180, Kaibab National Forest, Coconino County, Arizona, US

Loma Linda picnic area, Mt. Lemmon, Coronado National Forest, Pima County, Arizona, US

Species: Pinus patula Schltdl. & Cham. Date: 2005-09-18 Location: Ruzawi School, nr Marondera Habitat: In rocky miombo woodland

Den Jyske Skovhave, Rold Skov

Onsbjerg Kirke, Samsø, Danmark

Den Jyske Skovhave, Rold Skov, Danmark

Gludsted Plantage, Midtjylland, Danmark

Den Jyske Skovhave, Rold Skov

Khumbu, Nepal

Abies fabriAbies fabri, by Golden Puxian Buddha statue on summit of Emei Shan, Sichuan, China, 29°31'30"N 103°20'10"E, 3090 m altitude.Source: Flickr. Cropped and brightened from original.

Clingmans Dome, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Swain County, North Carolina, US

U.S. Hwy. 180, Kaibab National Forest, Coconino County, Arizona, US