Type of Tree
Sugi Trees
Known in its native Japan as Sugi, Cryptomeria japonica is a beautiful, evergreen conifer that is the sole member of its genus. It also goes
April 14, 2015
Author: Ruben Green
Basic about Trees
Incense Cedars (Calocedrus decurrens)
Named for the spicy aroma of the wood, incense cedars are interesting trees. Close relatives of the northern white cedars (Thuja spp.); incense cedars are
April 7, 2015
Type of Tree
Kauri Conifers (Agathis spp.)
Kauri trees are a group of about 21 species that form the genus Agathis. Native to the South Pacific region, various representatives of the genus
March 24, 2015
Type of Tree
Tasmanian Cedars (Athrotaxis spp.)
Tasmanian cedars are attractive conifers, native to the temperate rainforests of west Tasmania. Even though these trees originate on the opposite side of the planet
March 17, 2015
Type of Tree
Monkey-Puzzle Trees (Araucaria araucana)
Monkey-puzzle trees are unusual-looking and long-lived conifers, with lifespans exceeding 1,000 years in some cases. With ancestors dating back to the Jurassic Period, it is
March 10, 2015
Notable Arborist
Cypress-Pines (Callitris spp.)
Cypress-pines are small- to medium-sized trees, although a few species reach heights in excess of 100 feet. Although they resemble junipers (Juniperus spp.) in general
March 3, 2015
News
Low Impact Development at the Landowner Level
Urban runoff is the largest cause of ocean pollution in southern California. Our many roads and sidewalks whisk the polluted water from our highways and
February 26, 2015
News
Low Impact Development for Los Angeles: The Dollars Make Sense
One of the most exciting things about low impact development projects is that they usually save developers and communities money. In fact, according to a
February 25, 2015
Basic about Trees
Low Impact Development: Best Management Practices
Storm water runoff is a significant environmental problem for the Los Angeles area, as it contributes to ocean pollution and exacerbates drought conditions. Low impact
February 24, 2015
News
Low Impact Development: Ecological Solutions to Concrete Problems
Despite recent efforts to reduce carbon emissions and protect green spaces, the natural world continues to struggle as it attempts to cope with human development.
February 23, 2015