by Bert Cregg and Dana Ellison Michigan State University, Department of Horticulture and Department of Forestry Current climate projections indicate that mean global temperatures will increase 1-2oC (2-4oF) by 2050…
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Eco-Answers from the Pros: Borers in Amelanchier
Has anyone had experience with borers in Amelanchier canadensis? If yes, how to treat and what’s the prognosis for the survival of these trees.
Eco-Answers from the Pros: Heirloom Apples
We are located in the South Shore area of Massachusetts and are looking for some heirloom apple trees. Do you know of a good source in our area?
Filtering Stormwater with Trees: A Case Study
by Sandra Tremblay Last fall, StormTree in partnership with the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District (NRICD) completed the installation of three tree filter systems for stormwater management on the North…
Tree Growing Contracts: The Solution to a Steady Supply of Quality Trees
by Matthew Stephens New York City is on the verge of completing a major tree planting project through its MillionTreesNYC initiative. It is expected that by the fall of 2015…
Preserving Trees Through Collaboration
by CJ Lammers
Preserving large trees in a new or renovated landscape is a complex task that requires the collaboration of many different professionals to be successful. The problem is that not all of these professionals will take the time to learn about trees, so it’s the landscape designer’s job to understand all aspects of the other professions, their vision for the project, and how they will conduct their work on a site, to ensure that the trees can survive and thrive.
Eco-Answers from the Pros: Choosing a Tree for Habitat Value
I have room for one new tree in my landscape (6 hours of direct sun, well-drained soil, zone 5). What tree would you recommend for the greatest ecological and habitat…
Climate Change Reshaping Urban Tree Populations
by Frank Carini This article in EcoRI News and is reprinted here with permission. By the end of this century, scientists predict southern New England’s seas will rise some three…
A Lesson on Connections: “Enhancing Ecosystem Dynamics for Trees” with Michael Phillips
by Emma Vautour As a student of ecology and an aspiring ecological landscaper, it was a privilege to attend the 2014 ELA conference and learn from many of the leading…
Don’t Be Afraid of the Big Bad Shade Tree
A Case for Veteran Trees by Christopher Roddick Ask any arborist why people hire them and, more often than not, the number one answer is fear. People do love their…
Practical Application of Tree Filter Systems
by Paul Iorio I recently brought to completion a large parking lot project that illustrates the applications as well as adaptability of tree filter systems in an urban environment. Tree…
Save the Trees – Stop their Enemies
Updates on ALB and Emerald Ash Borer by Stacy Kilb Eradicating ALB: The Threat of the Asian Longhorned Beetle Thirty thousand of something is a difficult number to imagine. It’s…