Contributing Writer: Sebastian O’Connor, Tree Planting intern The United States has many national emblems, including a national bird and flower, but imagine what it would be like to add a national tree to that list? Well, if Alexander Hamilton had his way, we would have gotten just that: he was very fond of September’s Tree [...]
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Behind the Symposium: the EPA & stormwater issue
We’d like to give you some more context into one of the issues being presented during the Tree Canopy Symposium on October 18th. One of our first speakers will be Jenny Molloy from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, who will be discussing D.C.’s permit requirements regarding trees, what you can do in your jurisdiction to include trees [...]
Read full postNew deal available through Recoup: Photo Walk Tour
Earlier this year, Casey Trees announced its partnership with Recoup, “the first cause-shopping platform that brings consumers, businesses, and nonprofits together.” Our latest deal? $49 for a Three-Hour Photo Walk Tour through premierphototours.com :: from camera phones to SLRs, this tour is for all levels of experience and interest. Pick a date and a tour that’s right for you. “At Premier [...]
Read full postJosh & Bahiyyah weigh in on soil testing
Most problems found in trees are not the result of pesky bugs or diseases, as one might think, but rather stem from somewhere far more basic and unsuspecting: the soil. Urban soils are notoriously tough on trees. Soil compaction, containments, nutrient deficiencies and unbalanced pH levels are just some of the problems trees face in [...]
Read full postCasey Trees’ TS&R gears up for number crunch
One of Casey Trees’ newest directors understands the importance of research and assessment as a means to both evaluate past performance and strive for ways to improve. “There are so many elements of our field that are still in the building stages, in terms of true research and understanding,” said Jessica Sanders, new director [...]
Read full postDid you lose power during this summer’s storms?
Did you lose power during this summer’s storms? Our very own Mark Buscaino will be downtown this week (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, John A. Wilson Building, Room G-9) to lend some comments to the mayor’s first meeting of the Task Force on Power Line Undergrounding. It’s open to the public, so please join him as Mark [...]
Read full postWhat It Could Be: U.S. Department of Agriculture streetscape
Casey Trees recently partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to conceptualize a few streetscape designs, including one right along Independence Avenue SW in front of the U.S. Department of Agriculture building. The current sidewalk features average-sized tree boxes and quite a bit of impervious surface. There are several ways to design a sidewalk – notably [...]
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