The story of this tree's sad demise in 1973 offers a bitter reminder of how even a single moment of human recklessness can destroy a wonder so long wrought.

In 1939, the isolated acacia tree caught the attention of France’s Commander of Allied Forces, Michael Lesourd. He wrote in a letter, “What is its secret? How can it still be living in spite ...

For centuries, a single acacia tree stood as a life-saving landmark in Niger's Ténéré region of the Sahara Desert – until a drunk driver ended its remarkable run in 1973. Known simply as the ...

For around 300 years, the Tree of Ténéré was fabled to be the most isolated tree on the planet. The acacia was the only tree for 250 miles in Niger’s Sahara desert, and was used as a landmark ...

It was, of course, an accident – at least according to reports obtained by Stephen Messenger, who writes about the tree’s history, biology and untimely fate over at Tree Hugger.

The Tree of Ténéré was once the world's most isolated tree—but it no longer stands in the Niger desert. Jeopardy champ Ken Jennings explains what happened.

Salt Lake County is once again accepting gift donations for older adults who are homebound or isolated this holiday season. The annual Giving Tree program is accepting donations through Dec. 9 and ...