by Nancy Hughes | Apr 29, 2013 | Tree Benefits, Trees
Our executive director Nancy Hughes recently wrote a blog for Children & Nature Network on the “Six Life & Death Reasons We Need Our City Trees.” Thanks to C&NN for getting our message out there! Read an excerpt from Nancy’s blog:...
by Nancy Hughes | Apr 3, 2013 | Invest from the Ground Up in East Hollywood, Tree Benefits, Trees
What comes to mind when you think of Los Angeles? It’s possible you think of Hollywood, movie stars, the beach, sunshine and Disneyland. But it’s almost equally likely that you think of pollution, traffic, highways and gangs. How can the City of Los Angeles bring more...
by Nancy Hughes | Feb 27, 2013 | Tree Benefits
We’ve all either experienced a health issue personally or have had a friend or relative that has faced a health-related crisis, so we can undoubtedly agree health is wealth. That’s why it’s so important to recognize how trees and green places can enhance our health....
by Nancy Hughes | Jan 23, 2013 | Business, Residential, Tree Benefits, Urban Forestry Professionals
Post by guest blogger Tom Ogren, who has a MS Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture and is an expert on the connections between landscape plants and allergies/asthma, having studied the topic for more than 25 years. He loves birding, fishing, camping, traveling, and...
by Nancy Hughes | Jan 16, 2013 | Residential, Tree Benefits
My sister recently bought her first house. I vividly remember her excitement when she called me up and said, “Guess what? We found the perfect house! It’s one of those gorgeous craftsman homes with a beautiful, shady porch. And the backyard has this great tree. I just...
by Nancy Hughes | Dec 26, 2012 | Business, Residential, Tree Benefits, Urban Forestry Professionals
Another year has flown past us and our trees have been very busy providing us with all sorts of gifts. We love Santa, but with trees we don’t even have to make a list or wait for Christmas for our gifts. As long as we are nice (and not naughty) to them, they provide...
