The Pacific Northwest has endured multiple extreme heat waves in the last few years. These heat waves are uncharacteristic of the normal climate in the region. These abnormal weather events don’t just turn deadly or destroy infrastructure, but they can also be detrimental to trees that are needed for crucial summer shade. In Portland, Oregon, […]
Maintaining and Enhancing Biodiversity in Europe
Biodiversity loss is globally recognized as a major threat to both ecological and socio-economic stability of a region. The forest ecosystems of Europe, for example, which include both natural and planted forests, provide habitats for numerous species and are havens for much of Europe’s biodiversity. In a comprehensive new European Forest Institute study, a multidisciplinary team of […]
Will Joshua Tree National Park End Up with No Joshua Trees?
The Joshua Tree is probably the most globally iconic desert plant in the Southwest. In fact, it would be impossible for a Southern Californian to imagine a desert landscape without Joshua trees on the horizon. To help keep the twisty, spiky Yucca brevifola part of the desert, a petition to protect it under the California […]
New Study Shows How Green Islands Help Forests Regenerate after Fire
Thanks to climate change, high-elevation forests in the Central Cascade mountains of the Pacific Northwest burn more frequently and expansively than in the recent past. This fact prompts researchers and fire managers to question whether forests will be able to recover from these emerging fire patterns and whether or not if they will require human […]
Austin Holiday Tree Recycling Guide – 2022
It’s that time of the year again – time to recycle your holiday trees. We know – we know – Christmas was just a few days ago but efforts are already underway to dispose of holiday trees in the City of Austin. On December 26th, Austin began allowing citizens to recycle their holiday trees curbside. […]
Saudi Arabia’s Green Vision at COP27 is Being Questioned by Critics
Hydrogen cars and vehicles that capture their tailpipe pollutants. Computer mice made from recycled ocean waste plastic. Hundreds of millions of trees planted in the desert. Saudi Arabia’s vision of an environmentally friendly future is on display just a short drive from the venue of the U.N. climate summit being held in Egypt. Unfortunately, what’s […]
4 Holiday Season Plants – And How to Care for Them
Holiday horticulture tends to revolve around the same handful of plants. If you don’t already have any or all of them, now is the time to get them. The season is in full swing. Paperwhites. The bulbs of these daffodil family members are pre-chilled so they can be planted now and produce flowers in a month […]
From Ancient Oaks to Walking Yews – The Story of Britain’s Great Trees, Forests and Avenues
Recently researchers have discovered how trees communicate with each other below ground. It is jokingly referred to as the “wood wide web”. The web is most active and thrives in areas of unworked woodlands and forests like ancient woods where the soil has been left undisturbed for centuries. This has led to an extensive underground network, […]
Trees at the Heart of Culture
From Ireland to the Amazon to Kenya, trees often hold traditional or even sacred value. In this blog post, we highlight some trees that are very important to their local communities. Unfortunately, some of these special trees are under threat. There are numerous ecological reasons to engage in tree conservation. Trees provide shelter to animals, […]
Who are the People Resurrecting Ancient Fruit Trees in India?
It can take an entire village to grow a New-Age garden. That’s what 42-year-old Shyju Machathi, a policeman living in Kannapuram in the Southern Indian state of Kerala, found out when his town was declared an “Indigenous Mango Heritage Area” by the Kerala State Biodiversity Board in 2020. The honor came after the villagers came […]
