The Texas Historic Tree Coalition is occasionally called upon to respond to tree-related news stories. In addition, we occasionally call upon the press to cover events related to historic trees, trees being threatened by man (See ‘Tree Advocacy Workbook’) or natural causes, interesting tree facts, and educational opportunities about trees and the many benefits they provide. Then, there are also articles published that we think our members and visitors to the website will be interested in reading. We have captured some of those articles and made them available here.
Published May 17, 2023, By Mark Fadden for GreenSourceDFW.com Earlier this month, the city of Fort Worth was recognized for preserving a fragment of old-growth forest, part of the last remaining Cross Timbers forest in region. Earlier this year, in another part of the Metroplex, some Colleyville residents successfully fought to preserve a similiar scrap …Read More
Posted April 14, 2023, By Julie Thibodeaux / GreenSourceDFW.org It’s a tale of two pecan trees this weekend — one, a scrappy city tree that survived the urbanization of Dallas. The other, its grand country cousin that’s been left to thrive in Limestone County. Both are being recognized for their historic role in their communities. …Read More
You are invited to join the Texas Historic Tree Coalition along with Tammy and Ricky Rand on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. as we celebrate the historic proclamation and recognition of the Fort Parker Pecan Tree located on the 2100 block of FM 1245, Groesbeck, Texas 76642 (directions to tree). Following the tree …Read More
December 2021 Introduction The TxDOT Tribal Histories Project involves creating a set of geographic historical narratives of tribal presence in Texas through collaboration with participating Tribes. Taking a statewide approach, these histories will serve as resources to inform future statewide transportation planning, project development, tribal consultation activities, and public engagement by TxDOT. The following research …Read More
The Texas Tree Advocacy Workbook is a valuable tool for groups of like-minded individuals who want to preserve and protect our Earth’s natural assets for future generations to enjoy. Since 1995, the coalition has worked with grassroots organizations, city and county leaders/officials, public and private entities, and other institutions to preserve trees and urban forests …Read More
Published May 19, 2022 by Texas A&M Forest Service FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tree-killing insect confirmed in Dallas County COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) was confirmed this week in Dallas County. Dallas County will be added to the list of Texas jurisdictions under quarantine by the Texas Department …Read More
Published April 2, 2002 By Kevin Bassett Tree pruning is the most important aspect of tree care in the urban environment. Proper tree pruning eliminates deadwood, removes branches that conflict with other branches, and removes limbs that interfere with utility lines and homes. Pruning is also necessary to maintain proper clearances over sidewalks, streets, and …Read More
As published in Insight by North Central Texas Council of Governments September 2009 in the Regional Voices section. InSight Regional Voices – The Regional Voices column offers leaders from throughout the North Central Texas region an opportunity to share their views on the environment and development-related topics of interest to North Texans. To be considered …Read More
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2021/12/31/saving-400-year-old-bur-oak-tree-was-highlight-for-plano-parks-and-rec-in-2021/ Published By Teri Webster December 31, 2021 at 2:36 p.m. Plano’s Parks and Recreation department cited a project to preserve the city’s oldest tree as one of the department’s top highlights of 2021. The quadricentennial (400 years) Bur Oak tree in Bob Woodruff Park South, 3840 E. Park Blvd., is documented as the oldest …Read More
Originally Published November 2021 By STEVE HOUSER (Edited August 2022) The Plano Quadri/Quincentennial Bur Oak is believed to be the oldest living tree found in North Texas. Located in the southeast section of Plano’s Bob Woodruff Park, the tree is accessible to the public. The Bur Oak tree is approximately 90 feet tall, 213 inches …Read More