Seeing blue dots, red Xs, orange circles and purple bands on trees and wondering what they mean? Here's what we found out about those painted trees.

You're enjoying a peaceful hike in the woods surrounded by lush greenery, including a lone tree with a red marking spray-painted on its trunk. It's easy to dismiss as the work of vandals (ugh, why can ...

Ever wondered why tree trunks in India are painted white and red? Explore the reasons from protecting bark against insects and sunscald to urban beautification.