By: Emily Plauche, Urban Forestry Coordinator More and more people are moving to cities, a trend which doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Around 80% of Americans live in cities and by 2050 it is predicted this will increase to 87%. With increased rates of urbanization comes a struggle between balancing green and gray infrastructure. […]
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Sleepy Hollow Park Unveiling and Celebration Held in District 2, Honors Greening Initiative by late Congresswoman Johnson Arlington Park Estates neighborhood, a former redlined district, remembers and thanks late Congresswoman Johnson for planting health and wellness in Dallas City Council District 2 through public park enhancements. DALLAS, TX (February 1, 2024) – A placemaking community
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Presentation in 2023 to Native Plant Society of Texas by: Chris Worst, Urban Forest Coordinator & Tree Farm Supervisor, Texas Trees Foundation Q&A by: Rachel McGregor, Urban Forestry Manager What is oak wilt? Oak wilt is an infectious disease caused by the fungus Bretziella fagacearum, which invades and disables the water-conducting system (xylem) in oaks. All oaks can be
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The SWMD Transformation team is excited to share our reflections from a busy, inspiring 2023. Read on to hear more about the variety of local stakeholders who provided their valuable insight on the project last year, how our team progressed in the areas of our five project pillars, and the various opportunities where we had
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On Saturday, October 21, volunteers from Junior League and Savoy Partners planted 65 trees in District 1 of Dallas, in the Bishop Ridge Neighborhood. Residents were thrilled! Several different species were planted including Vitex, Oak, Redbud, and many more. The Bishop Ridge Neighborhood Planting marks the first of several planned for Fall 2023 as a
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On Wednesday, October 18, volunteers from Meritage Homes helped plant fruit trees at Liberty Street Gardens. Several different species were planted including Apple, Peach, Plum. Thank you to Arbor Day Foundation for their support of this project. Trees cool the surfaces of their surrounding environment through shade and offer additional ecosystem services such as carbon
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On Saturday, October 14, approximately 200 residents received new trees from the City of Farmers Branch. The giveaway just so happened happened to occur during the solar eclipse! Several different species of trees were available at the giveaway including: Lace Bark Elm, Redbud, Black Gum, and more. “Trees are an important part of keeping our
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The Dallas Architecture Forum awarded Texas Trees Foundation’s Cool Schools’ Program a 2023 Design Recognition Award for its excellence in landscape, urban design, public space and master planning. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE AWARD Collaborators included Studio Outside and Dallas ISD Cool Schools connect students and teachers to nature by planting trees and creating fun and
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By: Christopher Worst, Urban Forestry Coordinator Cicadas in Texas What is that loud sound coming from the trees? Most likely it is the song of cicadas, a symbolic sound of summertime. Cicadas are a common insect in North America. Where Are Cicadas Located?* Australia and New Zealand – several hundred species Africa – about 150
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$48,722 was raised this year for urban forestry! Thank you to our supporters: Christine Rogers Chris McClelen Sarah Nelson Carroll Swenson-Roberts Timothy Weil Leigh Adams Elizabeth Brown Carolyn Horner Justin Reeves Bridget Wallace Sara Dryden Jani Salyers Marianne Chapman Peter McGuire Claudia Quittner Joanna St. Angelo Kathryn Greene Patrick Little John Tulloh Gil Glover Janette
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