The Tree Equity Score
Research has shown that trees play a vital role in promoting well-being. Spending time in nature, such as hiking or forest bathing, has...
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kathryn0972
- 6 days ago
- 5 min
The Shade Tree Act of 1906
This work of legislation was enacted to protect shade trees in Pennsylvania. Trees Need Protection Too It’s easy to take the trees around...
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kathryn0972
- 6 days ago
- 4 min
The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map of 2023
The recently updated plant hardiness zone map (PHZM) can give growers a more accurate understanding of what is suitable for growing in...
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kathryn0972
- Oct 27
- 4 min
The Silva Cell Solution
The Silva Cell is a brilliantly simple system that improves the welfare of urban trees. While different types of vegetation are present...
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kathryn0972
- Oct 27
- 4 min
Long-term Urban Forest Management
All over the country, cities are recognizing the dire need for better protection of their urban canopies. Cities like Philadelphia and...
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kathryn0972
- Oct 25
- 3 min
The Urban Heat Island Effect
Though summer is waning, regional temperatures in Southeast Pennsylvania are still reaching highs in the nineties this week. It is not...
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kathryn0972
- Oct 25
- 4 min
The State Line Serpentine Barrens
Serpentine Barrens are a unique and rare ecosystem that only occurs in a few locations in the United States. Long ago, serpentine barrens...
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kathryn0972
- Oct 25
- 2 min
Historic Penn Charter Tree Falls After Living Centuries
Pennsylvania's largest white oak (Quercus alba) fell over Tuesday morning, September 19th. Located on the property of the London Grove...
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kathryn0972
- Oct 25
- 3 min
Bacterial Leaf Scorch
Bacterial Leaf Scorch (BLS) is a common plant disease that induces the premature browning of leaves in mid to late summer. BLS is caused...
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kathryn0972
- Oct 25
- 4 min
New Protections For Philadelphia's Heritage Trees
Several coding exceptions have limited protections for Philadelphia's existing canopy. Now, Philadelphia is trying to make up for its...
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kathryn0972
- Oct 25
- 4 min
Tree Inventory: A Service Designed for You and the Trees
We get it. There’s a lot of worry about having trees. At times, they can be costly to take care of and pose liability issues. They seem...
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