November 28, 2023 | 10:14 AM
Arborists encourage homeowners to prepare their trees for winter
Winter storms, heavy snow, and ice can damage trees, arborists say.
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September 29, 2023 | 2:50 PM
Pa. communities get influx of federal cash to plant trees
The Urban and Community Forest Program aims to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and climate change, and improve access to nature in cities, towns, and suburbs.
November 23, 2022 | 3:29 PM
Two central Pennsylvanians are being honored for their environmental justice and conservancy efforts
Two environmental justice advocates from central Pennsylvania, Zeshan Ismat and Brennan Ka’aihue, will lead tree planting projects in underserved sections of their communities.
October 25, 2022 | 4:27 PM
Why does bark shed off trees and what are signs of unhealthy plants?
George Weigel, Garden Columnist for the Patriot-News and PennLive and retired horticulturist, said for some tree species, like kousa dogwood, sycamore, or birch, shedding is normal but for others it’s a sign of a dying or unhealthy tree.
January 18, 2020 | 7:16 AM
Redlining’s ongoing harm: Intensifying impact of climate change, new study says
December 24, 2019 | 9:10 AM
Group wants to plant trees for every baby born in Allegheny County
All babies born at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Oakland from now until Jan. 1 will have five trees planted in their honor. The effort is through the nonprofit Plant Five for Life, which has a lofty long-term goal of planting trees for every baby born in Allegheny County.
December 17, 2019 | 10:57 AM
On the tree farm, a Christmas favorite thrives. In the wild, it struggles
Today, Fraser firs live on just seven mountain peaks in the southern Appalachians.
