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Urban Forests: Understanding Associated Costs – Trees for Energy

WEBA community receives many benefits from the urban forest; however, there are also costs associated with having a healthy urban forest. Estimates for tree costs in …

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How to Correct Soil Compaction – Trees for Energy Conservation

WEBApply mulch — Spread a layer, 4-6 inches thick, of coarse mulch, such as wood chips or bark, on soil surface in the area likely to be compacted. The mulch should not touch the …

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Planting Urban Trees: Maintenance Requirements

WEBPlanting Urban Trees: Maintenance Requirements. Too often trees are forgotten and not maintained after being planted. A tree requires proper care, especially …

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Calculating Carbon Drawdown by Trees

WEBThe calculator tool can be used to estimate greenhouse gas benefits for existing trees or to forecast future benefits for planting projects. The calculator tool is …

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Urban Forests: The Benefits Outweigh the Costs

WEBTrees benefit communities in a number of important ways including: Increase in property values. Decrease in energy costs. Reduction in storm water runoff. …

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Urban Tree Planting (Part 1): Site Selection

WEBSite selection is the first, important step to make when planting trees in an urban environment. Quality sites have a higher probability of supporting long-lived and …

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Urban forest health – Trees for Energy Conservation

WEBJoin other Cooperative Extension personnel, educators and our expert speakers for an exciting and knowledge-filled urban and community forestry 2018 …

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The Benefits of Evergreen Conifers for Energy Conservation

WEBEvergreen conifers provide both winter and summer energy conservation benefits. If appropriately planted and cared for, they can reduce chilling winds in the …

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What costs are associated with maintaining trees over their lifetime

WEBThis work is supported in part by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and …

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Controlling Weeds around Urban Landscapes – Trees for Energy …

WEBMulching and applying herbicides are safer options for controlling weeds while maintaining the health of the tree. Mulch prevents weeds from absorbing sunlight …

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Tree Pests in the Urban Environment

WEBIdentifying Non-harmful and Beneficial Insects in the Urban Landscape. Only 1% of insects in the landscape are harmful to urban trees. In this video, Gretchen Pettis …

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Tree Placement and Planting Video Series

WEBIn this video, Liza Holmes provides recommendations on preparing and planting B&B and bareroot trees. Liza covers topics such as pruning prior to planting, …

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Urban Soil Problems that Affect Successful Tree Growth and

WEBGood Planting and Placement prevents Problems. Above image by: Raina Sheridan, Southern Regional Extension Forestry. Many activities in an urban area can …

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How does vegetation help reduce noise pollution in urban …

WEBVegetation reduces noise pollution through a phenomenon called sound attenuation, which is the reduction of sound intensity. Normal attenuation of sound occurs as the energy of …

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Soil Volume and Rooting Space When Planting Trees

WEBSoil Volume and Rooting Space When Planting Trees. To ensure adequate stability and to allow a tree to grow to its potential size, a tree’s root system must have …

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How to Correct Excessive Soil Moisture and Drainage Problems

WEBDig a 12-by-12-inch wide hole and fill with water. Drainage is good if the water drains from the hole in an hour. If the water takes from several hours to a day to …

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What can I do about my neighbor's trees blocking my solar panels

WEBIn both public and private settings, regulation often depends on the chronology of the matter. That is, if Neighbor A’s tree existed at its current stature before …

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Which trees should I avoid planting if I have tree allergies

WEBOlive. Pecan. Pine. Sycamore. Walnut. The males of ash, boxelder, hickory, and maple. If you are considering planting trees in your yard, look for species that are less likely to …

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Christmas Trees: Pros and Cons of Live or Artificial Trees

WEBUntil their time comes to grace homes with ornaments and shade presents, a natural, or live, Christmas tree will help purify groundwater, stabilize the soil, recycle …

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