Learn about how planting trees in forests and communities can help to ensure a future rich with biodiverse ecosystems.Source: Trees and Their Essential Role in Biodiverse Ecosystems – Arbor Day Blog
Not only is this organism one of the oldest on Earth, it is also a contender for other extreme titles.Source: This 80,000-Year-Old Aspen Grove Clones Itself | Treehugger
The thorny cousin of the common black locust tree might have arrived in what’s now West Virginia by mastodon, according to a naturalist who’s identified such a tree at North Bend State Park.Source: Prehistoric mastodon may have carried these thorny trees...
Wanted to give a big shout out to Crew 3 from Bogan Tree – this crew came in quickly and did a fantastic job with a cleanup of a fallen tree in my backyard. They navigated the tricky landscape and septic like the pros that they are. Wouldn’t hesitate to...
Humans benefit from trees in many ways, including the role they play in regulating climate, filtering air pollution and providing food, fiber and fuel.Source: The hidden value of trees: Quantifying the ecosystem services of tree lineages and their major threats across...
Here I explain why sustainable forestry can produce power that is an ideal match for intermittent power sources like wind and solar power.Source: Why Trees Are An Ideal Source Of Renewable Power | Forbes
Spring is the time to mulch, but how much is too much? Don’t smother your tree with a ‘mulch volcano,’ either. This is the proper way to mulch.Source: How to mulch: You can use it around trees, plants without killing them | USA Today
Dr. Matthew Browning of Clemson University shares his insights on a recent study of the connection of nature and healthcare costs.Source: Residential Nature Tied to Hundreds of Dollars of Savings in Healthcare Costs – Arbor Day Blog
Pruning is the most common tree maintenance procedure. Unlike forest trees, landscape trees need a higher level of care to maintain structural integrity and aesthetics. Pruning must be done with an understanding of tree biology because improper pruning can create...
