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whose research has found that tree cover significantly reduces heat-related hospitalizations. “This is a pinch yourself, once-in-a-lifetime kind of opportunity.” Planting trees in cities ...

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Dan Lambe is the CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation. He can be reached at dlambe@arborday.org. Follow him on Twitter at @DanLambe. Urban and community forestry can also help grow local economies.

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In the past few weeks, outdoor activities were canceled ... 91 percent of the average schoolyard has zero tree cover. Planting trees can help address heat, but generations of kids will graduate ...

Pay homage to Christmas trees of the past with this clever outdoor-decor idea. These tree stumps are a subtle nod to the holiday season, but they can also be a rustic outdoorsy piece you can use ...

Wait times are typically two months or longer, and tree planting is paused between July and September due to the heat. Residents can request a tree from a list of nearly 50 available species.

When you use links on our website, we may earn a fee. There’s nothing like the cozy glow of a Christmas tree to make the holiday season feel special. Many people choose an artificial Christmas ...