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Growing fruit trees

Times Online - UK
Every garden has room for a fruit tree. There’s no excuse not to have one, especially since you can often buy dwarf varieties that will grow in a pot.
Growing fruit trees

Natural works of art

The Australian - Sydney,Australia
SOME trees are so magnificent they remain fixed in your mind as vibrantly as any great building; so significant that they are integral to any landscape.
Natural works of art

Researcher reveals whispering inside trees

Calgary Herald - AB, Canada
Alex Metcalf has single-handedly shattered the stereotype that trees are strong, silent types — to be seen but not heard.
The 28-year-old British designer invented a slim, metal horn that magnifies the sound of the tree’s lifeblood moving through its trunk.
Researcher reveals whispering inside trees

Famous and historical trees sought

Romeo Observer - Romeo,MI,USA
The Michigan Forest Association, in conjunction with the Michigan Forestry and Parks Association and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is searching for famous and historic trees in Michigan, said a DNR official.
Famous and historical trees sought
as part of national effort

Historical Society should preserve century-old trees

Commercial Record - Saugatuck,MI,USA
It is a shame when the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society shows the same lack of respect for the environment as a certain billionaire is being accused of. People are up in arms about Aubrey McClendon’s potential development in the community, but when looking at the Society’s plans, the impact will be more grand [...]

Vancouver’s rubber sidewalk could save trees, prevent injuries

Vancouver Sun - British Columbia, Canada
The stretch of experimental sidewalk on West Eighth Avenue is only slightly more cushiony than the uncompromising concrete of a regular walkway.
Vancouver’s rubber sidewalk could save trees, prevent injuries

Jail time for trimming trees in state park

Santa Rosa Press Democrat - Santa Rosa,CA,USA
A wealthy San Francisco hedge fund manager faces five days in Mendocino County Jail after being convicted of illegally trimming trees along a popular trail in Van Damme State Park, which adjoins his luxury vacation retreat.
Jail time for trimming trees in state park

Tree dying? It could become your favorite furniture

Chicago Sun-Times - United States
Suppose you’ve nurtured and enjoyed a particular tree in your yard or neighborhood for years — and it is dying. Maybe it is an ash tree afflicted by Emerald ash borer (EAB), or some other tree damaged by disease or high winds.
Tree dying? It could become your favorite furniture

Firewood collectors watch for wildlife trees

Valley Echo - Invermere,BC,Canada
It’s the time of year when chainsaws are being fired up valley-wide as firewood hunters work to re-stock their winter heat supplies.
With that in mind, forest ecology experts are asking people gathering firewood to remain mindful of wildlife trees.
Firewood collectors reminded to watch for wildlife trees

City seeks Tree USA status

Hope Star - Hope,AR,USA
A forestry grant received in 2007 has cleared the path for many improvements for Hope Fair Park.
City seeks Tree USA status