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Winter 2021 Newsletter
This edition focuses on winter care for fruit trees in Vancouver, highlighting the use of dormant oil and lime sulphur to protect these trees from pests and diseases. It also ...
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Tree Preservation – The How’s and Why’s of ...
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How much is your tree worth?
Understanding a tree's value involves assessing its health, form, and care. Learn why maintaining ...
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New Tree Planting
Best time to plant trees is fall. Follow our step-by-step guide for successful tree planting and ...
31 Jul ‘25
How to make your yard bird-friendly
Help birds suffering from climate change and habitat loss with dozens of tips from Audubon. The ...
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Tree Planting Tips
Learn essential tree planting tips, from preparing different types of tree roots to proper planting ...
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Do trees talk to each other?
In his book, The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate, German forester and author Peter Wohlleben describes how forest trees have evolved to live in ...
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Re-purpose your Christmas tree
Is your Christmas tree still in the lane? Put the tree in your backyard instead to provide benefits for wildlife and the ecosystem. It’s especially beneficial for birds and other ...
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When trees and buildings meet
The current revival of green architecture began in the 1970s, when architects and engineers began to incorporate green roofs and other energy saving measures into their projects. ...
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Crown shyness
A natural phenomenon called “crown shyness” occurs because the uppermost branches of certain tree species don’t like to touch one another. No one knows for sure if trees are ...
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Using trees to scrub toxic particles from the air
A recent study found that certain trees remove particles from the air. Birch, the best-performing tree, removed 79 percent of ultrafine particles from the air, while yew and elder ...
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iTree: How Much are my Trees Worth?
Trees offer numerous benefits, including carbon sequestration and air purification, removing harmful pollutants like carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide. They also contribute to ...
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7 tips for buying a home with large trees
Buying a home with mature trees offers numerous benefits, from increasing property value to enhancing curb appeal. Homes with mature, healthy trees can see a significant increase ...
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Tapping into the therapeutic benefits of forest bathing
GETTING HEALTHY MAY START WITH A WALK IN THE WOODS Did you know that high stress levels can compromise your immune system? By reducing these levels, your body’s natural defence ...
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Go inside a tree
In one day, a large tree can lift 100 gallons of water out of the ground and discharge it into the air. Watch this Douglas Fir take in water from its root system and move it up ...
