A Tampa, Florida neighborhood worked together to replace street trees lost to damage because they understood the many values the trees provided. Credit. Priya Jaishanker
In warmer regions, many people are willing to pay higher prices for homes that contain …
Staking and guying are used to stabilize recently transplanted trees until their roots grow into the surrounding soil. In this video, Arnold Brodbeck looks at the factors that necessitate staking and guying and provides guidelines on how to select, install, …
Akbari, H., Taha, H. 1992. The Impact of Trees and White Surfaces on Residential Heating and Cooling Energy Use in Four Canadian Cities. Energy, 17(2), 141-149.
Abstract: We have investigated the potential of using vegetation …
The UFST (Urban Forest Strike Team) project, a disaster response and recovery effort initiated by the Urban & Community Forestry programs in Virginia and North Carolina in 2007, and supported by the Southern Group of State Foresters (USDA FS Region …
As most of us know, healthy urban forests require a strong investment, and not just from the individuals and communities who benefit directly from these forests, but also from the professionals …
Soil compaction is a major cause of tree decline in urban areas. Compaction occurs when a force, such as feet, vehicles, and even water from some sprinkler systems, creates pressure on the soil surface and compresses the soil particles. This …
Soils with excessive moisture have poor aeration because pore spaces are filled with water. Roots tend to grow near the surface in such soils. With poorly anchored roots, a tree is susceptible to wind throw. A tree may survive for …
The proper tools for preparing the planting area depend on the size of the tree, the type of root system, the site, and the condition of the soil. The most common hand tool for planting trees is the shovel, but …
Millionth Tree Planting Celebration, Whatcom Conservation District.
After selecting a good site to plant an urban tree and then preparing the site for planting, the next step is tree selection and planting.
Tree Selection
Selecting healthy tree stock is …
