Timber harvesting is regulated by a fraction of Pennsylvania's local governments, but more municipalities are beginning to regulate harvesting in order to maintain forests for future generations.
Many insects that feed on trees cause cosmetic/aesthetic damage only. Learning the key insects that impact tree health is critical when managing urban trees.
Designing green parking lots with large canopy trees can reduce urban heat loads, air and water pollution, and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on our communities.
This article contains links to useful resources designed to help municipalities, community planners, shade tree commissions, volunteer organizations, and others that plant and manage community trees.
Creating a detailed community tree planting plan that depicts the proposed species for each site, growing conditions, potential plant stressors, utilities, and exact location can help build support and lead to a successful project.
Working with partners and a long-term strategy key to 39 years of maintaining and enhancing the Lewisburg community forest according to a shade tree commissioner and a Tree Tender volunteer.
Integrating drones into pest management strategies, even at scales as small as a single tree, represents an evolution of agriculture and urban forestry.
This article explains planning hierarchies and putting tree planning into practice, including effective administration; analysis of hazardous trees; proper site preparation; and proper tree selection.
Wind and storms over the winter can leave broken branches or other failing tree parts within the canopy. Late winter into early spring is a good time to inspect trees before leaves emerge.
This article explains planning hierarchies and putting tree planning into practice, including effective administration; analysis of hazardous trees; proper site preparation; and proper tree selection.