Pitch pine trees (Pinus rigida) grow along the eastern North American coast and as far south as northern Georgia. This species thrives in a humid climate and on sandy, shallow soils.

The tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high political cost, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed.

Environmental organizations have described the provisions as paving the way for corporations to restrict 200 million acres of ...

America's national bird is doing great. The government's proposed cuts to nature protections could put that at risk.