by Tom Morra

When a consumer opens up the telephone directory to the ‘Tree Service” section, and starts scanning the pages for a suitable tree company, this in itself demonstrates a willingness on their part to take action with regard to the trees on their property. What happens next is the beginning of a relationship that can lead down very different roads. (Click here to read the rest of the article)

 

Municipal Arborist Exchange
From Newport Rhode Island to the States of Guernsey
by Scott D. Wheeler, Trees & Parks Supervisor, City of Newport, Rhode Island

To begin the account of my arborist exchange, I must first address the question I am most often asked: where is Guernsey? It is the second largest of the Channel Islands, located 30 miles (48 km) off the French coast but tied politically to Great Britain as a “Crown dependency.” Although there is a strong British influence, Guernsey is relatively independent, with its own parliament and laws. (Click here to read the rest of the article)

 

Providence Tree Tally Update

Doug Still, Providence City Forester, reports that this inventory of all the street trees within the City of Providence is almost complete. (Click here to read the rest of the article)

 

Rhode Island State Forestry was created in April of 1906. This year RIDEM-Division of Forest Environment celebrated 100 years of service, with numerous outreach  programs and an incredible number of partners, some old and familiar, some new and diverse. In April of 2006 was the kick-off social event, gathering with partners and friends, and thanking one and all for their assistance. (Click here to read the rest of the article)

 

Trees in urban environments offer much to the city’s populace.  Take a walk down any street with trees in downtown Providence (or any city) and you can see and feel the benefits at once. The quality of urban forests may vary, but all offer substantial gifts, and need to be included in Urban Planning.