Category Archives: Mature Trees Are Valuable

Tree Stewards Used Leap Day to Free Trees from Ivy

Posted on March 11, 2020 by TreeStewards

Red and white oaks, black gum, hickory and tulip trees can grow straighter because 40 volunteers removed invasive English ivy from the base of their trunks on Leap Day. Led by Tree Steward intern Romana Campos, members of Arlington’s Trinity … Continue reading →

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Protecting Sentinel Trees by Removing Ivy

Posted on March 12, 2019 by TreeStewards

Don’t just stop at trees! Here are 40 reasons to remove ivy from your yard. Thank you, Colin Purrington, for compiling this list. The environmental destruction caused by English ivy (Hedra helix) is a classic example of why native plants, … Continue reading →

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Gently Hug Your Older Trees

Posted on October 31, 2018 by TreeStewards

This campaign was produced by TreeStewards of Arlington and Alexandria with a grant from ecoAction Arlington. It is in the public domain and may be used by all tree lovers worldwide. We do not have translated material. Click here to … Continue reading →

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Mature Tree Slide Deck in PDF This short slide presentation and  all elements of the Mature Trees Are Valuable Trees are in the public domain for tree lovers to share with their friends, neighbors, community and church groups, schools, public … Continue reading →

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Don’t Cut That Tree!

Posted on October 31, 2018 by TreeStewards

A Michigan tree supplier is matching mature trees destined for the chipper to clients who want stately specimens. Not our story, but interesting nevertheless. Re-Tree gives mature trees a second chance

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Oak Decline in Virginia article.pdf – Google Drive

Posted on October 9, 2018 by TreeStewards

Oak Decline in Virginia article.pdf – Google Drive — Read on drive.google.com/file/d/19qdo-uDScON9H6Jel1Gi1vPr62_R7VgX/view

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Forestry Webinars to Watch for CE Credit

Posted on October 1, 2018 by TreeStewards

It may be sunny outside, but the light shines brightly from your home computer if you tune in to hear or participate in urban forestry webinars that are offered free. Most, if not all, are archived about a week after … Continue reading →

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A Champion Falls

Posted on September 11, 2018 by TreeStewards
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