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Drought-Tolerant Trees
California is not the only place in the world with drought-tolerant trees, and many exotic species are equally suited for surviving low-water periods.
June 16, 2015
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Helping Your Trees Survive the Drought
99.8 percent of California is suffering from some state of drought, and it is taking a toll on our trees. Indeed, without concerted efforts, our state stands to lose much of its natural and urban forests. Unfortunately, the best thing for our trees – copious amounts of water – is not available.
June 9, 2015
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International Perspectives on the Drought
As the drought becomes more and more severe, and citizens and policy makers try to figure out mitigation strategies, it is helpful to examine the approaches that have helped other regions survive these parched periods. While it may not be advantageous to mimic their strategies in all respects, it is valuable to learn what has and has not worked in other places.
June 2, 2015
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Trees: A Neglected, but Essential Component of Municipal Infrastructure
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
January 30, 2015
The Asian Citrus Psyllid: An Exotic Pest Threatens California’s Citrus Industry
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
December 8, 2014
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Growing Healthcare: Medications Made from Trees
As most elementary school science worksheets explain (complete with bolded vocabulary terms and the same tired examples offered when you were in elementary school), trees
November 10, 2014