Iconic and hardy, Joshua trees are stunning symbols of the American Southwest. Known scientifically as Yucca brevifolia, these hardy plants are desert-dwelling specimens with a unique partnership. To ...

Joshua trees are protected under the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA) and require permits for removal or relocation. A workshop in Hesperia will address regulations and protections for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alec Mackie stands amid a few of the 250 Joshua trees on his 1.2-acre, two-lot property, where he wants to build a retirement home ...

In the Mojave Desert, rising temperatures, less rainfall, and more intense wildfires are killing off Joshua trees. California officials are working on a plan to protect the distinctive yucca tree and ...

California has enacted the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act, the first law aimed at helping to ensure the survival of millions of the climate-threatened trees while accommodating booming renewable ...

The iconic spindly plants are under threat from a variety of factors, including climate change and development, and the California legislature is stepping in to help. What is it? Some think the ...

The science surrounding the iconic western Joshua tree is grim. The tree’s suitable habitat is expected to decline substantially by 2100 due to climate change, especially in the southern portions of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This spiky plant can thrive as a houseplant or part of your garden. Grumpy Cow Studios/Getty Images Yucca plants are exciting ...

The artist Scott Kildall is waving his hand over the contours of a Joshua tree, just inches from its spiky green, bayonet-like leaves. "If I get too close to it, it will prick me and draw blood," he ...

The Eagle Crest project would threaten the national park, wildlife, and desert water sources. Joshua Tree, CA – The California State Legislature has advanced historic energy procurement legislation ...