Storms & Trees Workshop
Are You Prepared? [Register]
A Toast For TreesStorm related tree damage can cripple an unprepared community. Envision this scenario in the storm's aftermath: Toppled trees and downed electric power lines; thousands of hazardous trees needing immediate attention; tree debris strewn everywhere, blocking fire and emergency access and making local roads virtually impassable. This is a very dangerous and chaotic picture, but this is only half of the problem. The other half involves storm damage mitigation described simply as returning the community to its pre-storm condition.
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Flowering Trees
Endless array of colorful blooms

Star Magnolia Kwanzan Cherry Goldenraintree Franklin
We are certainly blessed with the large number of flowering trees that are able to thrive in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. This very special situation, aided by geography and moderating weather patterns, has made it possible for us to experience an almost endless array of colorful blooms from late-February to mid-October. That's a remarkable stretch of time that amazingly covers all four seasons of the year.

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A Toast for Trees
Food & Wine Tasting, Silent Auction & Raffle
A Toast For TreesJoin us for One Night to Remember in November.
Stroll through the beautiful Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, the largest display of indoor gardens featuring flowers and plants from all over the world, while sampling an array of fine food from well known restaurants and a selection of wines, micro brews and festive beverages to please your pallet. This fundraising event will include a silent auction and raffle with great prizes, sure to make the evening one night to remember in November.
Tickets are available here or by calling 401 764-5885.
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Key to Summer Planting, Mulching, Pruning
Planting
PlantingWater, Water, Water

Should you decide to plant, make sure the root balls, either containerized or balled and burlaped of the new specimens are well watered before they are installed. Here's a simple tip. Place the plants in a water filled pool or large bucket and let soak for about 4 hours, remove the plants from the pool and let stand long enough until the excess water drains away, after which time they can be planted. Following installation, immediately mulch the plants then, water until run-off. For the first week, water daily applying 15 gallons of water each time, three- 5 gallon buckets. Starting in week 2 and lasting until November 1st, apply the same amount but reduce the frequency of watering to three times per week. The rule is to NEVER allow installed plants to go longer than 5 days without water during the first year.

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USDA Volunteer Forest Pest Survey

USDAAn important message from the USDA

An important message from The Rhode Island Tree Council

USDA Volunteer Forest Pest Survey

America’s trees are under attack. Help us track down the killer beetles.

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) beetle and Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) have destroyed millions of trees throughout the United States. The USDA and The Rhode Island Tree Council are partnering to ask members of The Rhode Island Tree Council to participate in the Volunteer EAB/ALB Forest Pest Survey. We need your help to determine if these damaging forest pests are in your community.

 

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Pruning
Figure 1Late winter early spring is a good time to prune trees and shrubs. The major reasons for pruning are to improve plant structure and safety, or to control size. Other objectives can be to repair storm damage and to provide clearance from objects and traffic. Remember, good pruning includes eliminating objectionable growth. This means ridding plants of dead, dying or diseased branches, crossing or rubbing branches, waterspouts from limbs, and co-dominant or forking stems.
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Fall 2010 Tree Stewards Education Course

Become a Rhode Island Tree StewardBecome a Rhode Island Tree Steward.

Learn more about:
Tree biology, Tree identification, Tree planting & pruning, Tree health, Urban forestry, Soils, and the untold benefits of trees.

Tree Stewardship combines learning about and caring for trees, as well as understanding how people and trees can best grow together!
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Have you tested your soil lately?
Soil TestingSoil testing - A total of 16 elements are needed for plant growth and development. In the absence of any one of them, plants begin to falter. Click here to reach the UMASS SOIL LABORATORY for instructions on how to obtain a proper soil sample and where to send it for analysis. The soil testing fee is about $15 and well worth the cost. Along with the testing results, UMASS will also send information on how to improve your soils should there be a problem.
 
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Asian Longhorned Beetle Updates

Dangerous (ALB) Beetle Found

News Alert

Asian Longhorned Beetle News

  • 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.
 
 
 

Upcoming Events

Sep 07, 2010 03:30 - 05:00
Executive Meeting

Sep 08, 2010 06:30 - 08:30
Tree Steward Education Course- Fall 2010

Sep 09, 2010 06:30 - 08:30
RITree Annual Meeting /Board Meeting

Sep 15, 2010 06:30 - 08:30
Tree Steward Education Course- Fall 2010

Sep 22, 2010 06:30 - 08:30
Tree Steward Education Course- Fall 2010

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"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 managed 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.