Council urges mayor to approve stronger rules to protect urban forest | Ballard News-Tribune: "By Robinson Newspapers Staff
May 18, 2009 updated 5 hours ago
On May 18 the Seattle City Auditor presented a report to the city council on the management of city trees, which calls the urban forest, “a vital part of the city’s infrastructure” and recommends better management of urban trees as a valuable resource.
Seattle has specific goals to increase the urban tree canopy from 18 percent to 30 percent by 2040.
“We know that in addition to fighting climate change, a healthy and expanding tree canopy provides financial benefits to the city in managing drainage, filtering our air, and boosting property values by making neighborhoods greener,” said council president Richard Conlin, chair of the Environment, Emergency Management, and Utilities Committee, which will take up the report at its Friday meeting."
Monday, May 18, 2009
Park tree attacked, park wardens call for witnesses; Worthing, England, UK
Bark hacked away from tree in Lewes's Malling Recreation Ground - Worthing Today: "Bark hacked away from tree in Lewes's Malling Recreation Ground
Published Date: 18 May 2009
MINDLESS vandals have hacked the bark off a tree in Malling Recreation Ground, Lewes.
The tree suffered has substantial damage and is unlikely to survive.
Lewes District Council, which manages Mailling Rec, is appealing for witnesses to come forward to try to track down the culprits.
The damaged was discovered by Lewes District Council Parks' Wardens during routine inspections.
A spokesperson for the district council said: 'The tree is unlikely to survive the attack."
Published Date: 18 May 2009
MINDLESS vandals have hacked the bark off a tree in Malling Recreation Ground, Lewes.
The tree suffered has substantial damage and is unlikely to survive.
Lewes District Council, which manages Mailling Rec, is appealing for witnesses to come forward to try to track down the culprits.
The damaged was discovered by Lewes District Council Parks' Wardens during routine inspections.
A spokesperson for the district council said: 'The tree is unlikely to survive the attack."
Hialeah's go green effort includes UTC assessment, tree plantings and giveaways; Hialeah, FL
Move to make Hialeah green is thriving - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com: "ENVIRONMENT
Move to make Hialeah green is thriving
Hialeah still has a way to go, but it's more eco-friendly today than ever before.
ypineiro@MiamiHerald.com
South Florida's concrete jungle is headed for greener pastures.
As the fifth-largest city in the state with a bustling industrial center, Hialeah has long been dumped on for paving over every patch of grass -- a truth that gave birth to the phrase la ciudad de agua, fango y factoria or the city of water, mud and factories.
In November, the county's Department of Environmental Resources Management expects to release results of a study noting the percentage of tree canopy coverage by area. The county conducted a similar study in 1996, and found much of the county had severely inadequate tree canopies, leading to sky-high electric bills and sun-baked gardens and lawns."
Move to make Hialeah green is thriving
Hialeah still has a way to go, but it's more eco-friendly today than ever before.
ypineiro@MiamiHerald.com
South Florida's concrete jungle is headed for greener pastures.
As the fifth-largest city in the state with a bustling industrial center, Hialeah has long been dumped on for paving over every patch of grass -- a truth that gave birth to the phrase la ciudad de agua, fango y factoria or the city of water, mud and factories.
In November, the county's Department of Environmental Resources Management expects to release results of a study noting the percentage of tree canopy coverage by area. The county conducted a similar study in 1996, and found much of the county had severely inadequate tree canopies, leading to sky-high electric bills and sun-baked gardens and lawns."
Minnesota ready to kick some ash borer; Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota ready to kick some ash borer: "Plans to track down the Asian bug and impose quarantines are starting, but efforts might be futile.
By TOM MEERSMAN, Star Tribune
Last update: May 16, 2009 - 9:59 PM
The borer war is about to begin.
But set aside any hope that the invasive emerald ash borer can be eradicated from the Twin Cities.
The tiny bugs, discovered last week in part of St. Paul, have likely been in town for four or five years already, said Mark Abrahamson, plant protection specialist for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. That means they've probably spread among some of the about 300,000 ash trees in Minneapolis and St. Paul, making eradication impossible.
Still, there's "real value in trying to bottle this up in the Twin Cities," said Michael Schommer, a spokesman for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture."
By TOM MEERSMAN, Star Tribune
Last update: May 16, 2009 - 9:59 PM
The borer war is about to begin.
But set aside any hope that the invasive emerald ash borer can be eradicated from the Twin Cities.
The tiny bugs, discovered last week in part of St. Paul, have likely been in town for four or five years already, said Mark Abrahamson, plant protection specialist for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. That means they've probably spread among some of the about 300,000 ash trees in Minneapolis and St. Paul, making eradication impossible.
Still, there's "real value in trying to bottle this up in the Twin Cities," said Michael Schommer, a spokesman for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture."
Emerald ash borer evokes bad memories of Dutch elm disease and massive urban clear cuts; St. Paul, MN
Joe Soucheray: Emerald ash borer punches hole in the canopy - TwinCities.com: "Updated: 05/16/2009 09:20:40 PM CDT
They came for one of my elm trees in 1977 or 1978. I can't remember. It might have been 1976. It was devastating. I claim to have never had a relationship with a tree, but I was particularly appreciative of that stately old elm, which could shade most of the front yard and two cars parked on the street, Scheffer.
First, they came with a can of the dreaded spray paint. It was bad news if your tree got a squirt of paint. Sometimes they came with a can of paint but didn't use it and it was like a reprieve, like the governor called at one minute to midnight. They came again. I lobbied, but to no avail. I might even have said the knee-jerk words we find ourselves uttering in Minnesota in times of animal and plant crisis: 'Isn't there somebody at the U ... ?'
Then they came with the tape, the caution tape that identifies crime scenes and keeps people at their distance."
They came for one of my elm trees in 1977 or 1978. I can't remember. It might have been 1976. It was devastating. I claim to have never had a relationship with a tree, but I was particularly appreciative of that stately old elm, which could shade most of the front yard and two cars parked on the street, Scheffer.
First, they came with a can of the dreaded spray paint. It was bad news if your tree got a squirt of paint. Sometimes they came with a can of paint but didn't use it and it was like a reprieve, like the governor called at one minute to midnight. They came again. I lobbied, but to no avail. I might even have said the knee-jerk words we find ourselves uttering in Minnesota in times of animal and plant crisis: 'Isn't there somebody at the U ... ?'
Then they came with the tape, the caution tape that identifies crime scenes and keeps people at their distance."
Calvert County Master Plan regulations require 60% tree cover in watersheds, 40% in towns; Calvert County, MD
Give trees a chance: "Give trees a chance
The right greenery can mean more greenbacks
Friday, May 15, 2009
By JAY FRIESS
Staff writer"
Rice said Charles County requires that 90 percent of the landscaping plants used by developers have to be native species. Calvert County has gone even further. "We adopted an ordinance last year that said ‘natives only,'" Bowen said. Citing their better record of longevity, Bowen said, "On the whole, natives are the better way to go."
Calvert County recently passed minimum tree canopy regulations as part of an update of the Solomons Town Center master plan. The regulations are designed to comply with the water resources element of the county's master plan, which calls for 60 percent tree cover in the county's watersheds and 40 percent cover in towns to achieve better water quality.
"If we work at the sub-watershed level … I think we can maintain or improve watershed quality," Bowen said. "If we all do our share, we can make it better."
The right greenery can mean more greenbacks
Friday, May 15, 2009
By JAY FRIESS
Staff writer"
Rice said Charles County requires that 90 percent of the landscaping plants used by developers have to be native species. Calvert County has gone even further. "We adopted an ordinance last year that said ‘natives only,'" Bowen said. Citing their better record of longevity, Bowen said, "On the whole, natives are the better way to go."
Calvert County recently passed minimum tree canopy regulations as part of an update of the Solomons Town Center master plan. The regulations are designed to comply with the water resources element of the county's master plan, which calls for 60 percent tree cover in the county's watersheds and 40 percent cover in towns to achieve better water quality.
"If we work at the sub-watershed level … I think we can maintain or improve watershed quality," Bowen said. "If we all do our share, we can make it better."
Diedrichs recognized by Mayor, Indiana Arborists' Association for career caring for city trees; Kendalville, IN
Mayor Honors Tree Division of Parks and Recreation: "Mayor Honors Tree Division of Parks and Recreation
Staff reports
Friday, 15 May 2009 09:00
Mayor Tom Henry honored retiring Arborist Bill Diedrichs at Lawton Park for his 20 years of outstanding service to the city. Diedrichs recently won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indiana Arborist Association and helped the city through countless tree emergencies including wind storms, tornadoes and ice storms.
“We’ll deeply appreciate Bill’s dedication over the years. He worked hard to put a great structure in place to maintain our trees and paved the way for our new Tree Commission to take tree management to the next level,” said Mayor Henry. “I encourage all citizens to follow Bill’s efforts by working to protect the City’s parks and public trees.”"
Staff reports
Friday, 15 May 2009 09:00
Mayor Tom Henry honored retiring Arborist Bill Diedrichs at Lawton Park for his 20 years of outstanding service to the city. Diedrichs recently won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indiana Arborist Association and helped the city through countless tree emergencies including wind storms, tornadoes and ice storms.
“We’ll deeply appreciate Bill’s dedication over the years. He worked hard to put a great structure in place to maintain our trees and paved the way for our new Tree Commission to take tree management to the next level,” said Mayor Henry. “I encourage all citizens to follow Bill’s efforts by working to protect the City’s parks and public trees.”"
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