FREEZE IMPACTS ...
FORESTRY ...
Arbor Day should be about growing trees, not just planting them
These scientists think it’s time to change the narrative from tree-planting to tree-growing
CELEBRATION ...
International Day of Forests: March 21st
The theme for 2021 is "Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being"
TREE CARE ...
Late winter or early spring the best time to prune trees
Wound closure will happen sooner if pruning occurs just prior to the time new growth emerges
TREE SEEDLINGS ...
Deadline of March 30th for landowners to order seedling trees
Obtain seedling trees at a low cost for conservation or land rehabilitation purposes
NEW TECHNOLOGIES ...
The Cutting Edge of Tree Care
UMass Community Tree Conference takes place March 2nd, virtually via GoToWebinar
WINTER WEATHER ...
How to protect or heal trees damaged by snow
There are steps you can take to mitigate the damage and help the plant heal
Aerial Survey ...
Though declining, spruce beetle remains most damaging forest pest
Trained aerial observers with the USFS and CSFS only flew over priority areas
UPCOMING EVENT ...
UMass 42nd Annual Community Tree Conference
To be held March 2nd, virtually via GoToWebinar
UPCOMING CONFERENCE ...