City lights make tree leaves a more difficult meal for insects
The leaves of the most common trees along the streets of Beijing seem to be growing very well. Shuang Zhang, a biologist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, wanted to know why. The leaves showed fewer signs of…
Rare sawfish attempts comeback off Florida and Georgia
Endangered baby sawfish cruises along the coast of Fort Myers Beach in Florida Rare sighting of endangered small sawfish swimming along the shore of Fort Myers Beach, Florida, on Saturday For 16 years, Jim Gelsleichter and his students explored the…
Create a secure hold and space for new life
Haley Bennett | Guest columnist If you’ve ever paddled on Lake Lafayette, you may have noticed the large amount of deadwood – dead trees left standing to complete their natural life cycle – scattered throughout and around the lake. Every…
How to make friends with a plant
“All lodgepole pines in our region carry this message,” writes Marsh. “Never give up. Do your best, like you always have. You can’t control the future.” Photo by Jacob W. Frank/NPS by Susan Marsh When I was young, something traumatic…
City of The Dalles announces second round of residential tree grants | News
THE DALLES — The City of The Dalles is launching the second round of its Residential Tree Grant Program, which offers grants to residents to plant trees and beautify their properties. Administered by the Beautification and Tree Committee (BTC), this…
LBL works to restore American chestnut trees in the region | News
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An arboretum in Reno is the last chance to save giant sequoias | Local news
The giant sequoia is at risk as prolonged fires and droughts continue to contribute to its decline. Today, the Wilbur D. May Arboretum serves as a place where some of these trees are protected from wildfires. The trees arrived when…
LBL partners with national organization to restore American chestnut trees | News
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Tax exemption requested for Erie Coke site with a value of “less than zero”
The Port Authority of Erie-Western Pennsylvania, which acquired the Erie Coke site through foreclosure, is asking the Erie County Assessment Board to decide on land on Lake Erie that will cost tens of millions of dollars to clean up. Some…
Trees are a valuable asset
Susan MiHalo True believers in Jesus don’t need a “second plan” for salvation and eternal life. They must follow the actions of Jesus Christ, says Pastor Greg Lee of Suncrest Christian Church in St. John. “Followers of Jesus –…
