Tree Canopy Decline Across More Than 7,000 Campuses A recent study of over 7,000 California public schools reveals a troubling trend: roughly 85% of campuses lost tree canopy between 2018 and 2022, with some losing more than 40% of their shade cover. Many of these schools already had low canopy to begin with, especially in […]
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Urban Trees Need Smarter Planting
Urban trees face some of the toughest growing conditions on the planet. Between compacted soil, limited root space, and constant exposure to pollution, many don’t survive their early years. Research shows that nearly 7% of city-planted trees die within their first five years, often from infrastructure issues or lack of water and oxygen at the […]
Connecticut Trees Show Signs of Strain
Connecticut’s trees are sending warning signals. Arborists across the state are reporting visible stress: thinning canopies, cracked bark, early leaf loss, and weakened root systems. These symptoms reflect a deeper problem—climate change, invasive pests, and extreme weather patterns are working together to undermine tree health. According to CT Insider, pests such as the emerald ash […]
One-Tree-a-Minute Forest Flourishes in Victoria
In 2021, Australian filmmaker Beau Miles set out on a challenge that sounded more like an endurance test than a conservation project: plant one tree every minute for 24 hours straight. By the time the clock ran out, he had planted 1,440 saplings across a patch of farmland in West Gippsland, Victoria. Four years later, […]
EU Forests Absorb One-Third Less CO₂: A Warning Sign for Climate Targets
A new report reveals that forests across Europe absorbed nearly one-third less carbon dioxide in 2020–2022 than they did a decade earlier. The decline—from an estimated 487 million metric tons (Mt) per year to just 332 Mt—raises serious issues about the continent’s ability to meet its climate goals. Source: Reuters The drop is linked to […]
