By Margot Russell Next time you are walking through a swath of trees, whether on a trail near Westfield or in the shady confines of your backyard, I want you to picture this: that the trees all live ...

Our shade trees are proud to have a chance to prove themselves in our landscapes. If we’re careful when we choose them, and attentive to their needs from that day on, they’ll be faithful servants for ...

First, select a species that will match the conditions and limitations of the desired planting site, often referred to as “right plant, right place.” ...

Comprehensive urban forestry planning can influence the everyday lives of citydwellers by reducing storm water runoff, decreasing wildfire risk and severity, reducing urban heat islands, decreasing ...

Urban trees bring clean air and shade to many city dwellers — but those trees aren’t always equitably distributed between rich and poor neighborhoods. In Washington state, a first-of-its-kind effort ...