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More than 1,300 large trees were planted across Pennsylvania this spring through a program helping communities overcome the cost and complexity of expanding local tree canopy.

Good design and community input can help downtowns achieve an attractive and comfortable tree lined shopping district.

This article explains how communities can form a tree commission to create and sustain an urban forestry program.

Leaning trees should be inspected to determine risk to nearby people or property and any potential corrective actions.

New research suggests a hidden glow in tree tops from electrical activity may be a common occurrence during thunderstorms.

A straightforward guideline is helping cities grow greener and healthier.

The Arborist Short Course is a four-day workshop designed to increase working tree knowledge and prepare participants for the ISA Certified Arborist exam.

A systematic approach to detecting and dealing with tree risk can greatly reduce the potential for tree failures that cause injury and damage to property.

The Miyawaki Method encompasses soil preparation, careful species selection, and intensive aftercare with the goal of speeding up the development of mature forests in small spaces.

Different types of cuts can have a big impact on how a tree responds to pruning.

Hands-on tree planting and care help students better connect to biology lessons and the natural environment.

Develop an annual work plan for a municipal tree commission to ensure public trees receive the regular care they need to remain attractive, healthy, and safe.

This article explains the essentials of budgeting for the costs of a community tree program each year. It includes a community tree budget worksheet.

American yellowwood, Cladrastis kentukea, is a great shade tree and a lovely flowering tree.

After 34 years of providing educational programs and assisting communities in southeastern Pennsylvania, Urban Forester and Natural Resources Educator Julianne Schieffer has retired from Penn State.

Non-living (abiotic) stressors abound in cities and towns, making it tough for trees to grow and stay healthy.

TreePennsylvania grants are helping environmental justice communities plant trees that provide a wealth of environmental, health, and social benefits.

Managing stormwater, reducing flooding, and improving water quality.

Choosing resilient and adaptable trees for your community can ensure a healthier and fuller tree canopy for the long term.

Mulches are commonly used to enhance the beauty of landscapes, suppress weeds, conserve soil moisture, and buffer plants from the damaging effects of traffic and lawn equipment.

Mimosa webworm can cause unsightly browned foliage on honeylocust, but typically has minimal impact on tree health.

There are several situations that can trigger root problems and death of your new plant. Using preventative or correctional measures will help to ensure your plant thrives.

Street and park tree inventories provide information for the planning, design, planting, maintenance, and removal of community trees.

A Shade Tree Commission or Environmental Advisory Commission plays an important role in community management of trees and natural resources for the greatest ecosystem benefits.

A close look reveals the tree as a microcosm of a watershed.