Flowering Trees
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Plants are blooming across the Rhode Island landscape.  Several, like the witch-hazel, started to flower as early as mid-February.  Others will follow in timely fashion with the return of warmer, longer days.  Flowering is an important plant life cycle event.  View the photos below, of the first of about 70 plants we will be tracking during the 2009 season.   Updates will be posted every two weeks through the end of August when the final plant blooms appear.   Learn flower structure and how flowers are used to identify plants, predict pest activity and, above all else, to add priceless beauty to our world.
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ISA Providence – July 24-29th, 2009
The New England Chapter of ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) is proud to be the host chapter for the ISA International Conference and Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) this summer in Providence. We are currently seeking volunteer support to help us make ISA Providence a world class conference, and we could really use the help of RITree’s dedicated and trained members and RITree Stewards!
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ASLA Recognizes the Rhode Island Tree Council
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On December 11, 2008 at the American Institute of Architects Gallery Space located at 158 Washington Street, downtown Providence was the setting for the American Society of Landscape Architects annual meeting/Christmas party. The American Society of Landscape Architects was founded in 1899.
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The 2nd Annual Tree Stewards Symposium
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The 2nd Annual Tree Stewards Symposium was held on March 21, 2009 at the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary in North Providence. A total of 54 tree stewards and guests attended this 5 hour event (10am-3pm ).  They were treated to lectures on plant selection and exotic insect pests in the morning session followed by lunch.   In the afternoon session, they participated in tree planting, tree identification, and tree pruning workshops.

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Dangerous (ALB) Beetle Found

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Asian Longhorned Beetle News Updates

  • August 08, 2008
    MASSACHUSETTS
    Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation ( DCR ) issue a quarantine order to suppress, control and eradicate ALB in any area of Massachusetts.  The order regulates the transport of wood debris ½ in diameter or larger within the quarantine area.
 

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Arbor Day Fair 2009 Comments

  • Hi RITree,
    As you know, Arpin International Group has been a sponsor of the tree planting for the last two years. We look forward to next year as well.. 
    Thanks Peter Arpin
 
"Those who plant trees, benefit another generation." Cicero
 
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  • The Helen Walker Raleigh Champion Tree Program is generously supported with a grant from the Helen Walker Raleigh Tree Care Trust, an endowed fund of the Rhode Island Foundation.

    The Champion Tree Preservation Fund is used to care and protect big trees located on public property.  This fund is manag ed by the Rhode Tree Council. 

    Obtain a free copy of the 2008 RI Champion Trees booklet with a donation of $15.00 or more.  To donate to this fund, click here and please put CTPF in the comment section. Or call the RITreeCouncil at (401) 764-5885.