
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.

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.

Nearly 6,000 years ago, in what is now Iraq, the Mesopotamians took an important step that would forever change the world: They turned the region’s

While few disagree with the need to increase the number of trees lining the nation’s cities and streets, it is important that such advances proceed

Tree professionals commonly encourage property owners to consult a certified arborist whenever confronted with a tree-related problem; but, while sound, this advice is incomplete. Lacking

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Contrary to popular perception, California does change colors during autumn. While evergreen conifers may dominate portions of the state, the green leaves of many broadleaf
While it is obvious that trees have considerable ecological, societal, psychological and aesthetic value, it is often difficult to quantify this value. While property owners
Few property amenities are as beneficial when selling a property as trees are. Their beauty increases a property’s curb appeal, while the shade they provide
Invasive pests and fungi are some of the deadliest threats to many trees. Because the trees under attack have not evolved mechanisms to combat the

Coping with construction is the most challenging obstacle many trees will face in their lives. Given enough time to adapt, trees are extraordinary organisms that