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Urban Forester: Choosing a fresh Christmas tree that will last

If you have not already chosen one, now is the time to brave the crowds and select a fresh (as opposed to artificial) Christmas tree. Here are some hints to help you keep your tree attractive througho... read more

How to keep a Christmas tree fresh for as long as possible

These trees boast the most aromatic smell, and they’re also likely to last the longest once cut ... When you’ve chosen a fresh-looking plant, measure the height and width to make sure it will fit into ... read more

Kym Pokorny: Treat your Christmas tree to vodka? Only if you want to waste it

CORVALLIS — From vodka in the water to I.V. tubes in the trunk, there are lots of urban myths about how to take care of your cut Christmas tree. Chal Landgren ... How do I know a tree is fresh when I ... read more

Artificial or farmed Christmas tree? Turns out there’s a third, more sustainable option

As scientists continue to warn the world about the catastrophic impacts of climate change, many consumers choose ... Christmas tree. In some cases, consumers keep them and re-plant them themselves; in ... read more

Carbon offsets for urban trees are on the horizon

The vast majority of forest carbon credits worldwide have been issued for trees in tropical rainforests and other forests far from urban areas. A study released last year of the forest ... director of ... read more

Our cities need more trees, but that means being prepared to cut some down

Planting more trees in our cities is a no-brainer, isn’t it? The federal government certainly thinks so, having last month unveiled a plan to ... The pioneering urban forester Charles Weston, tasked w... read more

Where can you buy a real Christmas tree in and around Newcastle this year?

Those are the ones that tend to wait, knowing that holding off a few more days can make a difference to how long their tree will last over the ... Hand-pruned trees are now in and the store has expert... read more

Fresh cut: Lompoc's historic downtown stone pine trees getting a trim

Three of the large trees "failed" last year and had to be removed, according to Lompoc Urban Forestry Supervisor Sean O’Neil, and a large limb from another tree fell over into the street and also had ... read more

Tornado aftermath: Ottawa's battered trees will live on, expert says

Ottawa’s urban forests took a beating last week, especially the majestic white pines ... It’s also important when replacing trees to choose the best species for the soil, the available space and the a... read more

Looming cottonwoods pose threats, raise issue of city ordinance

This wasn't the first time one of those trees has shed a branch that caused a mess or a limb that knocked down Young's power lines. She lost power just last spring when a larger ... It's something tha... read more

Oprah’s Favorite Things 2018: The Best Gifts That Made the List

Eight colors available to choose from. Purchase ... Purchase: $38.00 on Amazon.com. 4. The Urban Agriculture Co. Christmas Tree Give the gift of green with this grow-your-own Christmas tree kit. Each ... read more

Urban Heat: Can White Roofs Help Cool World’s Warming Cities?

And with climate change and continued urbanization set to intensify “urban heat islands ... on some new buildings. New York last year announced a $100-million program for cooling neighborhoods with tr... read more