Trees
Benefits of treesTrees work for us. Properly cared for, they are valuable assets worth three times your initial investment. Healthy trees mean: Healthy people: 100 trees remove 53 tons of carbon dioxide and 430 pounds of other air pollutants per year.Healthy communities: Tree-filled neighborhoods lower levels of domestic violence and are safer and more sociable.Healthy environment: One…
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Callery pear publication talks treatment, control
Callery pear is rapidly spreading in the U.S. and is well-known for its ability to thrive under a wide range of environmental conditions. Photo courtesy Leslie J. Mehrhoff, Bugwood.org.
Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) can be found across most of the eastern U.S. and in a few western states as well. The nonnative tree was brought to the U.S. in…
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Fall Colors
Find your fall colors on national forests
USDA Forest Service photo
Ready for a fall adventure?If you're craving fresh air, stunning scenery, and a break from the everyday, there's no better time to explore your national forests than autumn. Whether you're a weekend wanderer, a seasoned hiker…