New studies raise issues that complicate the ambitious goals to use mass tree-planting to fight climate change. The researchers warn that in some cases, carbon-offset tree plantations could reduce ...

Trees not only improve the beauty of our landscapes, but they provide a critical function for our health, too. These leafy lovlies remove carbon dioxide from the air, and give us life-critical oxygen ...

The typical cost to plant a tree is between $100 and $2,000. The most significant cost factors associated with tree planting include the tree size, tree type, number of trees, tree maturity, location, ...

NAIROBI, KENYA - MAY 10: Residents of Dagoreti Constituency take part in tree planting at Ndurarua Primary School on May 10, 2024 in the Dagoretti area of Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyans today from Dagoretti ...

Is planting new trees on a massive scale a miracle solution to offset CO2 emissions and fight pollution? This widespread practice, long considered positive, is increasingly being called into question.

As a way to clean the air, create shelter from wind and sun, muffle noise, separate vehicles from pedestrians, reduce storm water run-off, attract business, provide wildlife habitat, increase property ...

So, you picked out the perfect place to add a tree this fall. Since most nurseries and garden centers have trees and shrubs on sale that they don’t want to overwinter, this is a good time to pick out ...

The interim director of Smith College's Botanic Garden, John Berryhill (left) stands beside associate professor of biology Jesse Bellemare at a test plot where they are growing a native Appalachian ...

BOSTON (WWLP)– Several communities and organizations in across the state are receiving grants totaling $1.3-million for planting trees, including Greenfield, Pittsfield and South Hadley. The Cooling ...

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