We are blessed in Tallahassee to have so many amazing trees and a rich urban canopy. Unfortunately, that urban canopy is under constant stress from development and construction activities. Many ...

A Wilmington construction site has cleared most trees, leaving only small, fenced-off "tree protection areas." Wilmington's Land Development Code requires these protected zones to prevent disturbance ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Tree root systems are seldom on the minds of forest owners, tree planters, ...

My previous two columns have dealt with space in terms of tree selection for a given purpose in a given space, and tree decline caused by the loss of growing space. Now, let’s look at some guidelines ...

Purdue Landscape Report, Using Pneumatic Digging Equipment to Correct Root Deformations, Deep Planting, and Compaction on Established Trees: When transplanting trees, it is important to consider the ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Tree roots are a primary cause of sewer line damage for homeowners and can drain your bank account. If your pipe collapses due to root intrusion, it can ...

It’s an odd sight. A construction site in Wilmington has been cleared of trees, with the exception of small clusters of trees in fenced-off areas. The 2.4-acre property at 1302 Independence Blvd. is ...