1/2/2014 // By Danielle Brigida Each year, about 25-30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the United States, mostly from a selection of about 16 species of tree that we commonly call a “Christmas Tree.” They are decorated with lights and ornaments, become backdrops for annual family photos, and serve as a … Read more
December 17, 2015 Susan SharonClick here to listen to the story This is the tallest known American chestnut tree in North America, clocking in at precisely 115 feet. It’s an exciting find for those seeking to eventually restore the tree to its previous habitat. Susan Sharon/MPBN Thanks to Nat King Cole, it’s … Read more
Theodore Roosevelt didn’t want to deplete forests for the holiday. His children had other ideas. A Teddy Roosevelt Christmas-tree ornament at the White House in 2008. Photo: AFP/Getty Images By Thomas V. DiBacco Dec. 9, 2015 Theodore Roosevelt’s commitment to conservation is well known. Less well known was the 26th president’s ill-fated … Read more
Learn about trees from some well-known artists – If trees could sing My favorites: Annie Sellick & the Tulip Poplar Victor Wooten & the Black Walnut Amy Grant and Pecan Trees Kathy Mattea & the Southern Magnolia http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/tennessee/if-trees-could-sing/index.htm
GreenBlue Blog – Sustainability in the Urban Landscape Posted by Shane Carpani on Aug 28, 2015 Trees improve the livability of urban areas for many reasons. However for several years now, tree canopy in our cities and towns has been diminishing. Large mature trees which reach the end of their lives are frequently … Read more
National NeighborWoods® Month is an annual campaign to plant and care for community trees during the month of October. Each year, tens of thousands of volunteers take action to make their communities greener and healthier by planting trees—turning their neighborhoods into vibrant, livable communities! Join the celebration! National NeighborWoods Month began in … Read more
Sierra Official magazine of the Sierra Club By Catherine Schuknecht Photo by iStock/chrishowey Trees cover an estimated 20.9 million acres of urban land in the continental United States. That’s 3,659 square feet of urban forest per city dweller—about the size of a not-so-modest four-bedroom house. But like housing, trees are not equally … Read more
Mature trees line the street in Park Estates in Long Beach. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) By Deborah Netburn July 23, 2015 Leafy, tree-lined streets aren’t just good for property values; they may also be good for your health, according to a new report. The study in the journal Scientific Reports also found that residents … Read more
September 02, 2015 Nell Greenfieldboyce An impala strikes a pose under a forest canopy in Zimbabwe. Morkel Erasmus/Getty Images/Gallo Images (if you would rather listen to the story you can go to: http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/09/02/436919052/tree-counter-is-astonished-by-how-many-trees-there-are?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150902 ) Here is a pop quiz: How many trees are on the planet? Most people have no idea. A new … Read more
