As the wine industry reels following a string of economic setbacks, it has been hoping for a rebound. Conversations swirl ...

Palms bring California coast sense to Fresno but fall short environmentally in San Joaquin Valley, where drought-tolerant shade trees do more with less water.

In this video, we take you behind the scenes to explore the fascinating process of cork extraction from cork oak trees and how it’s transformed into a valuable product.The journey begins with ...

A restaurant chain has apologized after sparking outrage when it cut down an oak tree in London that was believed to be up to 500 years old.

How cork — the same material used to seal wine bottles — could save the planet 06:02. Lisbon, Portugal — The sound of a cork popping out of the end of a bottle is known across the world.It ...

The cork oak — the source of the cork used in wine bottle stoppers — is popular near LAist’s Pasadena office and “is a common sight in many municipalities in the region,” the outlet reports.

The Encino Oak Tree, also known as The Lang Oak, was a 1,000-year-old Quercus agrifolia more commonly known as the California live oak.