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.
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
https://plantclinic.tamu.edu/forms/d1178/ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Texas Plant Clinic: Submitting Plant Samples for Disease Diagnosis D1178 – General Diagnostic Form and Instructions Use the link below to open the form and instructions for submitting plant samples to the Texas Plant Clinic for basic plant disease diagnostic services. Complete all applicable fields on the form and follow …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
There’s a plan to mitigate emerald ash borer invasion, if only the city would implement it. Dallas Morning News OPINION EDITORIAL Published February 8, 2021 By STEVE HOUSER The emerald ash borer is a destructive pest that has made its way to Fort Worth and Denton and now threatens the forest areas of Dallas. Fortunately, …Read More
Dallas-Area Environmentalists Warn Invasive Beetle Could Be Latest Threat to Trinity Forest A dreaded beetle, the Emerald Ash Borer, has been found in North Texas, and it’s only a matter of time before it’s detected in Dallas, according to experts. By David Tarrant / January 14, 2021 For decades, Steve Houser could be counted on …Read More
Published May 18, 2020 By DR. MIKE MERCHANT When Denton urban forester Haywood Morgan moved to Texas from Milwaukee, Wisconsin six years ago he thought he was leaving the devastating emerald ash borer behind. Instead the ash borer found him again. Morgan became reacquainted with EAB this month during a trip to look at some …Read More