NEWS RELEASE — For Immediate Release Contact: Sarah Volkman, 215-622-0557 svolkman@tnc.org BIRD WATCHERS URGED TO LOOK FOR SIGNS OF TREE PESTS DURING ANNUAL GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT Looking for sickly or damaged trees and shrubs during the annual bird count can help preserve vital wildlife habitats. Arlington, VA—February 15, 2013— This weekend, bird watchers […]
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Cottonwood and Pecan to California
Let's finish up this week right with a question for our advice column, Dear Don't Move Firewood. Dear Don't Move Firewood, Can I bring either or both Cottonwood and/or Pecan firewood into California from Arizona? I have relatives there and access to such wood…. I would be bringing the wood on the I-10 […]
Losing your trees is bad for your health
There is a new study just released that shows there is a link between losing a lot of trees in your neighborhood and declining health of the residents in that area. It is a fascinating read, and it underscores the critical importance of not bringing in firewood from far away (which can start an infestation […]
Press Release: Trees, Pests and People on NETA ACCESS feed
NEWS RELEASE — For Immediate Release NEW DOCUMENTARY ON TREE PESTS TO BE OFFERED TO NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS The documentary Trees, Pests & People raises awareness of destructive tree-killing invasive pests Arlington, VA—January 10, 2013—The Nature Conservancy’s new documentary, Trees, Pests & People, will be offered as a National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) […]
The other frequently asked questions
We have a list of Frequently Asked Questions that addresses the perennial “how far is too far?” and a few other questions. But what about the other things people ask? Let’s try to read your mind… Why didn’t I hear about this 20 years ago? Seriously, is this a new problem, or what? You can […]
New house, new firewood
Excellent question for our advice column, Dear Don't Move Firewood… Dear Don't Move Firewood, Maybe I've missed it on your site but I don't see any information on where to find firewood locally. We just bought a vacation home on Whidbey Island but so far I am not aware of a reputable firewood seller. […]
Happy New Year!
Are you celebrating the start of 2013 this weekend by doing some "out with the old, in with the new" kinda house cleaning, decoration disposal, and more? If so, please remember to read our tips (from a blog post last year) on how to get rid of old christmas trees and other tree decorations. […]
Thinking about skiing?
Are you excited for winter? We have two new videos out this month featuring the famous and amazing skier with a sweet mohawk, Glen Plake, and his love for trees. Check out the first of these two videos here and share it with your friends!
Ash trees down the street
A reader question today regarding using wood from down the road. Dear Don't Move Firewood, We have one ash tree in our yard. We also burn wood. We have a chance to get some wood down the street from us, but it is an ash tree and we don't know if the ash borer […]
Dying oak trees
A reader question about their dying oaks, and what to do about it… Dear Don't Move Firewood, We've had some oak trees die in our neighborhood this summer. I've lost one and was wondering if there was something I could do, like maybe add something to the soil that might help. Thanks, Concerned Tree […]