11:47 a.m. June 28, 2024: A previous version of this article misidentified the Pioneertown Mountains Preserve as Pioneer Mountains Preserve and reported that it encompasses 2,500 acres. The preserve ...

The vast majority of Joshua Tree National Park visitors never reach Covington Flats, which isn’t near any of the park’s main entrances and is only accessible via bumpy dirt roads or treks on foot ...

Two California desert conservancies have won more than $2 million in state funds to acquire critical habitat for imperiled species. In Riverside County, Oswit Land Trust was awarded $1.5 million for ...

Picture Joshua Tree National Park, but without the Joshua trees. Modeling shows that could be reality for the vast majority of the park by the end of this century if the triple threats of climate ...

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Their silhouettes are unmistakable: gnarled branches stretched out and up, greeting the desert sky with shocks of spiky leaves. As both a refuge and grocery store for dozens of native species, Yucca ...

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 ...

In the face of threats of climate change and habitat loss, a new national monument will protect critical habitat, promote equitable access to nature, and preserve the desert's rich cultural history.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Joshua trees face an uncertain future. Scientists warn that without significant climate action, the species could ...

When a renewable energy company started razing thousands of Joshua trees this month to make way for a sprawling solar farm, it kicked up a firestorm of outrage among Mojave Desert residents and ...