by Nancy Hughes | Dec 20, 2012 | Business, Residential, Tree Benefits, Urban Forestry Professionals
Greetings from the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture! My name is Mary Pendleton and here at WCISA, my job is to promote the profession of arboriculture. At WCISA, we know first-hand that trees are good for California’s economy. Not only do...
by Nancy Hughes | Dec 6, 2012 | Business, Invest from the Ground Up in Chico, Invest from the Ground Up in El Cerrito, Tree Benefits
A sunny Saturday about a month ago, I had a slew of errands to run. It was beautiful outside and this seemed like an annoying way to spend the day. I realized I had two choices: 1) go to the strip mall or big box department stores or 2) go to my beautiful, tree-lined...
by Nancy Hughes | Dec 4, 2012 | Business, IFGU Communities, Residential, Tree Benefits, Urban Forestry Professionals
Think about driving or walking down the road towards your house or your local coffee shop. Now imagine all the trees have suddenly disappeared. No shady spots, no variation in colors, just shades of asphalt and house paint… What a different feel that would make,...