Trick or Tree: Halloween and the Forest
This short article gives you an introduction into the significance of trees in regards to Halloween.
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Faryn Steckiel
6 days ago1 min
What is the Shade Tree Act of 1906?
This infographic is based on our 2023 blog post about the Shade Tree Act of 1906.
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Faryn Steckiel
Sep 136 min
A Historically Informed Approach to Floodplain Management
Part 1: Legacy Sediment and a New Approach to Stream Restoration In the early 2000s, something compelling was found by a group of four...
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Faryn Steckiel
Sep 120 min
What is Urban Forestry?
This infographic explores the fundamentals of the art and science of urban forestry.
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kathryn0972
Nov 29, 20236 min
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
Nov 29, 20235 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
Nov 29, 20234 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, 20234 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, 20234 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, 20233 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, 20234 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, 20232 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, 20233 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, 20234 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, 20234 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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