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Source: A late-night disco in the forest reveals tree performance Photo Credit: University of Helsinki | Phys.org

For homeowners and renters alike, mowing the lawn is a normal part of life. Though lawn mower safety is something that may be taken for granted, it is still of the utmost importance. Here are four quick tips to keep you safe, whether you’re mowing your lawn or performing repairs on your machine. Source: 4 […]

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

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

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 landscaping a new home or replacing a tree. Source: Choosing the Right Tree | Trees […]

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 confirm it stretched nearly 330 feet from its […]

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

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

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

Rowberrow Warren, Mendips, Somerset: Clad in gypsy-velvet of green-golden moss with ruffles of polypody fern, this old tree is aging well Source: Country diary: The ash seems to beckon us into the forest | Environment | The Guardian