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This adaptable tree thrives despite late freezes and fungal attack.

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.

Over 1600 large caliper bare root trees were planted by Pennsylvania communities in Spring 2025 with help of mini-grant program.

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.

This article covers tree parts, types of trees, how to plant trees, insects and diseases that affect trees, and more.

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.

Trees and woodlands enhance beauty, property values, health, and community appeal, but many areas lack policies to protect them during development.

Some moths in their caterpillar stage feed on tree leaves and can potentially be harmful to tree health.

A community tree plan does not need to be long or complicated to provide a guiding document for your shade tree commission.

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.

If you are topping a tree to make it smaller, DON'T. It doesn't work!

While you may need to bundle up, the cold temperatures of winter make for a great time to prune.

Through a process of chemical and physical compartmentalization, trees are able to stop or slow the movement of wood decay fungi around wounds

If your community has an active tree program, it could be awarded Tree City USA status.

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.

Our long history with the white pine continues as modern diseases take root.

Integrating drones into pest management strategies, even at scales as small as a single tree, represents an evolution of agriculture and urban forestry.

Urban forested natural areas are critical to improving the quality of life for residents, but they need some management.

How can you begin to repair storm damage done to your trees?

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.

A look at how trees respond to high temperatures and reflected heat, especially in the built environment.

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.

Proper planting and aftercare techniques will ensure the success of new trees.

Podcast tells the stories that made certain trees important witnesses to history and how those trees are being preserved as reminders of that history.