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The Allure of Vertical Forests – The New York Times
By incorporating trees and plant life in urban architecture, the trees both assist in absorbing carbon dioxide and in producing more oxygen.Source: The Allure of Vertical Forests - The New York Times
There’s a tree in this North Carolina swamp that’s at least 2,624 years old | MNN – Mother Nature Network
Researchers discover a bald cypress along North Carolina's Black River that is 2,624 years old.Source: There's a tree in this North Carolina swamp that's at least 2,624 years old | MNN - Mother Nature Network
Choosing the Right Tree | Trees are Good
Trees offer social, environmental, and economic benefits throughout their lifetime. But not all trees are equally well-suited for every planting site or in every climate. Tree selection and placement are two of the most important decisions a homeowner makes when...
This Is the World’s Tallest Tropical Tree | Smithsonian
A yellow meranti in the Malaysian State of Sabah on the island of Borneo is now the world’s tallest tropical tree. Earlier this year, local climber Unding Jami of the Southeast Asia Rainforest Research Partnership made it to the top and dropped down a tape measure to...
What Trees Teach Us About Fire | The Nature Conservancy
Color, shape, width: A tree's rings tell more than its age. They provide a window into historical forest management and fire's role in healthy forests.Source: What Trees Teach Us About Fire | The Nature Conservancy
Nice shades: 7 Fast growing shade trees to slash your electric bill | TreeHugger
Planting shade trees will help keep your home and yard cooler in the summer heat, saving you both money and energy, while adding wildlife habitat to the neighborhood.Source: Nice shades: 7 Fast growing shade trees to slash your electric bill | TreeHugger
Visit the beautiful forests that inspired these famous books | National Geographic
From Mirkwood to the Forbidden Forest, these eight literary woods were inspired by places you can explore yourself.Source: Visit the beautiful forests that inspired these famous books | National Geographic
Country diary: The ash seems to beckon us into the forest | Environment | The Guardian
Rowberrow Warren, Mendips, Somerset: Clad in gypsy-velvet of green-golden moss with ruffles of polypody fern, this old tree is aging wellSource: Country diary: The ash seems to beckon us into the forest | Environment | The Guardian
These eucalyptus trees are covered in the most magical rainbow bark | USA Today
The colorful eucalyptus trees are considered one of the most beautiful trees in the world.Source: These eucalyptus trees are covered in the most magical rainbow bark | USA Today
The last great tree: a majestic relic of Canada’s vanishing rainforest | The Guardian
Spared by the loggers’ chainsaws a Douglas fir perhaps 1,000 years old stands in splendid isolation on Vancouver Island.Source: The last great tree: a majestic relic of Canada's vanishing rainforest | Environment | The Guardian
New virtual reality experience transforms you into a majestic tree | MNN – Mother Nature Network
Thanks to a new virtual reality experience, you can trade your feet for roots and immerse yourself in the life cycle of a rainforest tree. The immersive project, aptly titled "Tree," is the brainchild of New York-based artists Milica Zec and Winslow Porter. Source:...
How Do You Measure The Amount Of Carbon In A Tree? | New England Public Radio
How scientists determine the amount of carbon stored in a tree is a question open for debate. Source: How Do You Measure The Amount Of Carbon In A Tree? | New England Public Radio
Tree Identification at arborday.org
Have you ever asked, “What kind of tree is that?” Identify tree species in your area with our simple step-by-step guide.Source: Tree Identification at arborday.org
Tree Watering – Tree Care Tips & Techniques at arborday.org
Tree watering is a key part to tree care and it is difficult to recommend an exact amount do the varieties of climates.Source: Tree Watering - Tree Care Tips & Techniques at arborday.org
The value of a tree – Entertainment & Life – GoUpstate – Spartanburg, SC
Have you ever imagined what your city or even your state would be like without trees? We are blessed where we live that we have large, beautiful trees to enjoy for their beauty. However, the benefits of trees extend far beyond their beauty. Trees planted today will...
When to Cut Down a Tree | Budget Dumpster
Is your favorite tree not looking so good? Learn how to spot the symptoms of a dying tree and determine when it's time to cut it down.Source: When to Cut Down a Tree | Budget Dumpster
Urban forests: how trees can fight heatwaves and poor health | The Mandarin
Urban life can exacerbate the effects of hot weather, as roads and concrete act as giant heat sinks and turn whole suburbs into massive ovens. But tree cover can be a highly effective weapon against excess heat, reducing immediate surface temperatures by up to 20°c. A...
More trees, fewer heart risks? | Harvard Health
Living in a leafy, green neighborhood may lead to lower levels of some telltale markers for heart disease and stroke.Source: More trees, fewer heart risks? | Harvard Health
Whatever Happened to All the Moon Trees? – Atlas Obscura
Sprouted from seeds that traveled to space in 1971, many haven’t fared so well back on Earth.Source: Whatever Happened to All the Moon Trees? - Atlas Obscura
Let’s do branch: how trees socialise and help their neighbours | Amazing trees | The Guardian
Trees aren’t the isolated individuals we often assume. There’s an unseen network to forests in which trees send signals to each other and form part of a ‘wood wide web’Source: Let’s do branch: how trees socialise and help their neighbours | Amazing trees | The...
Tree thought to have inspired Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Lorax’ falls in California – CNN
A Monterey Cypress tree in La Jolla, California, that's thought to have inspired Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" has fallen. Author Theodor Seuss Geisel lived in La Jolla from 1948 until his death in 1991.Source: Tree thought to have inspired Dr. Seuss' 'The Lorax' falls in...
Ten Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Planting – National Forest Foundation
Learn how and why we plant trees on our National Forests!Source: Ten Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Planting - National Forest Foundation
Bumble bee-friendly trees and shrubs – Tree Care Tips
With a simple Google search, you will find many lists of plants that are great for attracting bees, but not many of these lists are specific to bumble bees. Take this a step further – you’ll be hard-pressed to find a list of trees and shrubs that are bumble bee...
4 Fast-Growing Evergreen Trees | Arbor Day Blog
Evergreen trees are wonderful for home landscapes because they offer year-round color, privacy, and soften hardscapes. They look great alone or layered with other trees and shrubs. Once of the most common features homeowners look for in a tree is the growth rate. Many...
5 Windbreak Trees that will Blow you Away | Arbor Day Blog
A windbreak is a practical and inexpensive way to shielding heavy winds from your home, but windbreaks have additional benefits unrelated to wind.Source: 5 Windbreak Trees that will Blow you Away | Arbor Day Blog
How to make a sun map of your garden | MNN – Mother Nature Network
There are many ways to map an area's sunlight exposure. Here are a few tips to make sure your plants get their moment(s) in the sun.Source: How to make a sun map of your garden | MNN - Mother Nature Network
12 plants that repel unwanted insects | MNN – Mother Nature Network
Whether you need extra protection for your garden or your skin, these herbs and flowers make great insect repellent.Source: 12 plants that repel unwanted insects | MNN - Mother Nature Network
Why Hire an Arborist?
Let us count the reasons! 🙂 Arborists specialize in the care of individual trees. They are knowledgeable about the needs of trees, and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Source: Why Hire...
Why it takes so long for Joshua trees to grow | MNN – Mother Nature Network
Joshua trees strike a mesmerizing figure across the landscape. Their spiny tops and every-which-way branches make them look like something from a fantasy picture book. These iconic plants require some time, however, to reach that otherworldly appearance. They rely on...
How to keep houseplants alive while you’re away | TreeHugger
You no longer have to pray they make it without you.Source: How to keep houseplants alive while you're away | TreeHugger
Could You Pass This Junior Arborist Test? • Arbor Day Blog
Do you think you have what it takes to pass this junior arborist test? Take the test to find out. Read these fast facts on tree history, biology, and uses to brush up on your tree knowledge. […]Source: Could You Pass This Junior Arborist Test? • Arbor Day Blog
Photo: This is what the world’s oldest tree looks like | TreeHugger
The world's oldest known tree is an ancient bristlecone pine named Methuselah that lives at 10,000 feet above sea level in California. Estimated to be around 5,000 years old, the elder tree's location...Source: Photo: This is what the world's oldest tree looks like |...
