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Forestry commission statistics indicate almost 200,000 acres were planted in the 2006-2007 planting season and landowners will have to spend an estimated $20 to $30 million for replanting, including seedlings and site preparation. Many landowners and forestry commission staff have reported nearly 100 percent losses of tree seedlings across most areas of the state. This year's record-setting drought may be wreaking havoc on Alabama's trees, but try telling that to local Christmas tree...

Before you dig yourself into a hole you can't get out of, check out these tips on picking out and planting the right tree for your yard: Birch, oak, fir and willow are also deciduous, but they are slow to establish roots -- so they are better suited for spring planting. Will it work planted near your home, under or over a utility line or along your neighbor's property? Before you grab your shovel, is the hole you are about to dig practical, possible and safe? Are there obstructions like...

Anyone who has observed these picturesque trees in New Orleans or central Florida recognize live oak as a tree of imposing stature; this is an estate tree or a tree that that looks magnificent in a pasture or wide boulevard plantings. This also is a relatively fast growing tree and in some neighborhoods, after 10 to 15 years, the front view of a home is obscured. Far from it, see the county government list for more details as well as the approved native canopy tree list. The code also will...

Students take five classes that last one to three weeks each and range in topics from Sierra Nevada ecology to field measurements and forest inventory. Every year, between 30 and 50 UC Berkeley students, mostly sophomores and juniors, spend eight weeks living in Plumas National Forest, combining lecture time with outdoor field study that includes measuring trees and identifying plants. Senior Angie Lee, who participated in the camp in 2006, said the combination of theory and hands-on...

Photos Courtesy of Tucson Clean & Beautiful More Photos (1): My Tree Contest Submit your artwork by 5 p. Did you know that trees create habitats (places to live) for animals, provide cleaner air and lower temperatures? According to the Arbor Day Foundation, here are some other cool tree facts: Trees provide cooling summer shade and reduce air conditioning costs. Did you know that trees create habitats (places to live) for animals, provide cleaner air and lower temperatures? According to...

A summer of drought has made it more important than ever for homeowners to tend to their trees and lawn before the onset of winter, say plant care experts. This coming week he ll tackle the usual fall chores to help keep the grass healthy: aerating the greens and tee boxes, and putting down top-dressing and fertilizer. Even if your tree is established, it s still good to hit it with plenty of water. Fall lawn, tree care more important than ever after the summer drought. Despite a few...

She's been able to keep her livestock, tomatoes and corn going but the rest of her plants have dried up, including a peach tree that her husband finally cut down. One method is through xeriscaping - planning a landscape to minimize water use by planting heat and drought-tolerant plants. The water is called "gray water" because it has detergent in it, but Jones uses a mild detergent that won't harm plants and he never uses bleach if he plans to save the water. Another strategy for growing a...

Local apples from second and third blooms have been through heat, hail and drought, and they're not as attractive as usual, but they still offer a nice crunch and plenty of flavor. The Honeycrisp is a private-label apple introduced in Michigan in 1990, and it has rules and laws that have to be followed even before the tree can be bought and planted in an orchard. And despite the freeze that wiped out the first blooms on Central Kentucky apple trees, there will be an apple crop this fall....