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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.

This adaptable tree thrives despite late freezes and fungal attack.

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.

This publication explains tree health and environmental considerations and details how to preserve 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.

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.

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.