A Tennessee man is facing accusations of tree theft after investigators said they discovered he was bringing down decades-old black walnut trees and floating them away in the dark. Black walnut ...

Black walnut trees produce a chemical called juglone ... and is also found in smaller concentrations in the leaves, bark, wood, and nut hulls. While other types of trees also produce juglone ...

Black walnut wood is highly prized due to its “fine-yet-open grain, unique patterns, and bold dark color,” experts say. The thefts were happening in Robertson County, along the Virginia state ...