Fewer infections among Louisville residents after mass tree planting
The Green Heart Study at the University of Louisiana involved health monitoring of 745 Louisville residents. A more robust tree canopy can reduce inflammation among residents of a residential area, new research from the University of Louisville shows. The Green…
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…
Asian ash beetle, a plague of ash trees, found at three locations in Oregon
Video: What are the state symbols of Oregon? Some state symbols adopted by the Oregon State Legislature throughout history. This summer, one of the nation’s most destructive invasive insects was discovered in three more Oregon counties, which could spell bad…
Fines for neighbors who poisoned trees continue to mount
Reg Wydeven | For Appleton Post-Crescent As I have mentioned in previous articles, I grew up two houses down from my wife, and when we married we were very fortunate to be able to buy my in-laws’ house. However, the…
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…
8 baobab trees exported from Kenya to a botanical park in Georgia die
All eight baobab trees imported from Kenya to a botanical park in the state of Georgia have died. The giant trees from Kilifi County were purchased in 2022 by George Gvasaliya, a Georgian entrepreneur, nature lover and environmentalist, through Ariba…
Tourists shot paintballs at signs in Joshua Tree National Park, authorities say
Joshua Tree National Park adapts to increasing visitor numbers David Smith, director of Joshua Tree National Park, talks about dealing with the increasing number of visitors. Jay Calderon, Palm Springs Desert Sun Cleanup operations are underway in Joshua Tree National…
City Council discusses removal of lead service lines in Wausau
Lead pipes have been replaced in 51 homes in Wausau, and 133 homes are scheduled to be replaced in August as part of a federally funded program. WAUSAU – Wausau’s novel lead service line replacement program, funded by the bipartisan…
