Take vegetation succession into account when planning solar parks, or problems could grow, says researcher
Large-scale ground-mounted solar parks are relatively new phenomena. Over time, ideas have been put forward about how they ...
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Miami's urban forestry program plants 9,000 trees in 7 years, with more to come
Trees are some of the most important tools for cooling down urban areas and keeping them healthy. Recognizing that, cities like Miami make major investments toward planting trees.
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‘We see this as an emergency’: How the largest wildfire-fuel management project in the Bay Area is working to prevent disaster
Removing invasive eucalyptus trees from Anthony Chabot Regional Park could help mitigate wildfire risk where wildland-urban ...
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This 70-Foot-High Suspension Bridge In San Diego Will Take You Soaring Above The Trees
The bridge was originally constructed to provide pedestrian access across a deep canyon, connecting the neighborhoods of Bankers Hill and Park West. It’s a testament to early 20th-century engineering, ...
Senior Gleaners of San Diego County seek fruit donors and volunteers to combat food insecurity
Senior Gleaners of San Diego County is calling on local residents with fruit-bearing trees and volunteers over 55 to join their mission to reduce food waste and feed those in need. With a growing ...
Column: Slow the spread of fire? ‘We have to get rid of the palm trees’
Structures, rather than vegetation, served as the primary fuel for spreading flames, but fire-resistant landscaping helps. It ...
Be patient and don’t be intimidated by growing a bonsai
Growers often train branches to grow into desired shapes by wrapping them first with protective raffia, then with bonsai wire ...
San Diego tries a different approach to fire prevention: A new spray on dry brush
Below her were the remnants of a homeless encampment in a small canyon by San Diego’s Valencia Park neighborhood. While the county had recently gotten some rain, the sun was again out and baking the ...
Thin leaves and strong roots gain ground in response to climate change
A recent study published in the Journal of Ecology, led by the UAB and CREAF, analyzes 25 years of evolution of 445,000 trees ...
After Closure Due to Palisades Fire, Skirball Cultural Center Reopens
After closing its doors due to the Palisades Fire, the Skirball Cultural Center is scheduled to reopen Sunday with a free ...
Planting a rose garden? Here’s how to do it right.
Planting location: Choose a spot that gets at least five to six hours of sun each day. Do not plant roses under or too close ...
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California tragedy sparks fears about growing desert wildfire threat
Large wildfires in the desert were once rare. Now experts worry that invasive plants and a changing fire cycle are putting our saguaros and our homes in danger.