If you’ve lived in the Portland area for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard it affectionately referred to as “Stumptown.” The nickname was the result of massive clear cutting in the 1800’s to make way for growth and expansion in the...
Sterling Morton created his own Arbor Day Legacy but chances are you’ve heard of his work. For more than 140 years, each April we recognize his passion for nature and his love of trees by observing Arbor Day. Morton recognized the value of...
Those of us residing in the Pacific Northwest know a thing or two about moisture. Considering that on average, we are rained on for 300 days out of each year, it’s shocking that we don’t have gills and fins. All of that rain, however, is great...
The winter has been fairly pleasant, with plenty of sunshine and bursts of warm weather. Spring awaits, just around the corner. To many of us, this is welcome news; a chance to get an early start on the numerous outdoor activities Portlandians...
Did you hear the one about the fungi that took up residence in the forest? Turns out he wasn’t such a “fun guy”. He infested an entire grove of Douglas Fir trees with Laminated Root Rot. Sorry. Bad joke. All kidding aside, Laminated Root Rot...
Did you know that a mature tree can add up to as much as 10% of your home’s value? With that kind of money at stake, it is important to keep your trees healthy. Leaning trees are a leading concern among homeowners we talk to, so today we...
Oregon is home to nearly 400 species of birds and for many of the migratory birds, their favorite time of year to visit us is in spring during nesting season. This is also when homeowners begin landscaping projects including pruning trees and...
Living in the Pacific Northwest we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by trees. Our wild forests are beautiful, healthy and are literally right next door to our urban areas. And our urban forests are also robust and thriving thanks to the...
There are many reasons why homeowners might wish to remove a tree from their property. It could be that the tree is diseased and has become a danger to people and buildings, or the tree may be causing damage to sidewalks and foundations, or...
Last week we began a 2 part series about identifying trees in the winter and gave some tips on how to spot different types of conifers (trees that are still green in the winter). This week, we will focus on deciduous trees and what traits can...
In the Northwest we are surrounded by trees. Our parks, neighborhoods and urban areas are blanketed in a canopy of leafy friends. With so many trees around, it might be easy to assume that anyone who lives in the Northwest is an expert in tree...
Did you know that the combination of trees and power lines account for roughly 30% of all power outages? Yeah, that is a lot. Power companies like Portland General Electric do a lot to try to minimize outages from trees. They keep tabs on...
