The Cape Verde date palm (Phoenix atlantica), native to the island nation it’s nicknamed for, is one of three trees there that don’t grow in the wild anywhere else. The islands, scattered off ...

The palm tree has been cultivated by humans for almost 5,000 years. This began in the Middle East with the Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) but soon expanded to other regions with other palm species.

Witness the power and precision of a chainsaw as it fells a palm tree in this detailed sawing process. This guide demonstrates the correct techniques for safely cutting down a palm tree, from the ...