Tag: trees
The Lorax may ‘speak for the trees’, but his message ignores...
Forester: We're hoping The Lorax movie will remind people about how important forests are for everything from the oxygen we breathe to the foods wildlife eat. With luck, it'll inspire parents to take their kids out to see the real thing.
Experts warn of strep-resistant fire blight found in New York orchards
ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell plant pathologists have issued a warning to New York apple and pear growers after discovering a strain of fire blight that is resistant to such traditional treatments as the antibiotic streptomycin.
Ohio State gets $1.4 million to develop emerald ash borer resistant...
WOOSTER, Ohio — The native North American ash tree’s future rests in the ability of researchers to create a new variety with the right...
Operation Evergreen begins mission to get Ohio trees to military personnel
In the 17 years of the Operation Evergreen program, as many as 3,000 trees have been donated to the military.
Why Trees Matter forum to explore role of trees in cities,...
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Ohio's sixth annual Why Trees Matter forum, a look at the social, economic and environmental benefits of trees in cities and suburbs, takes place Oct. 19 in Wooster.
Penn State ecology expert says warm, wet weather may dampen fall...
For more than two decades, Marc Abrams, professor of forest ecology and physiology at Penn State, has studied how seasonal precipitation and temperature influence timing and intensity of fall colors in central Pennsylvania.
Discovery of the Asian longhorned beetle in Ohio means trouble
CLERMONT, Ohio — The announcement by the Ohio Department of Agriculture that the Asian longhorned beetle was found in Ohio June 17 has panicked woodland owners, including maple syrup producers.
Schumer hopes to tap into farm bill money to boost maple...
Sen. Charles Schumer wants to get his Maple TAP Act into the 2012 farm bill. The legislation would provide grants to states that create new programs for maple farmers.
