Editor’s Note in DMN NeighborsGo for Irving/Coppell Feedback Steers ‘Archive’ Feature Sara Beckelman, one of our Trustees, responded to a feature called From the Archive in the DMN NeighborsGo a few weeks ago. In the feature, Ms. Gloria Hernandez, Editor for the Irving/Coppell NeighborsGo, asked for feedback about “the historic photos in Irving and Coppell” that …Read More
News
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.
Recognition of Mighty Bur Oak is Tied to Big Spring Protection Effort
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/dallas/2014/04/07/recognition-of-mighty-bur-oak-is-tied-to-big-spring-protection-effort …Read More
Texas Historic Tree Coalition taking local nominations
http://www.sealynews.com/stories/texas-historic-tree-coalition-taking-local-nominations,28637? The Texas Historic Tree Coalition, a non-profit, all-volunteer group based in Dallas, has announced its ambitious project to find, recognize, and celebrate at least one historic tree in each of Texas’ 254 counties. Through its Texas County Historic Tree Initiative, the organization hopes to bring recognition to the living landmarks that connect the present …Read More
Neighborhood Forest Overlay Unanimously Approved by Dallas City Council
April, 2019 – TXHTC is happy to announce a GREAT addition to the tree and landscape ordinance for the City of Dallas. By using a Neighborhood Forest Overlay (NFO), homeowners will be able to preserve and protect large, older trees in their neighborhood. This is a pro-active measure we can take to protect our trees …Read More
Dennis Downs Speaks in Texas
Mr. Dennis Downes, Author On January 25th, 2013, WFAA TV posted an article and video by Mr. David Schechter on Indian Marker Trees, entitled Bent trees in North Texas lead the way back in time, and featured Mr. Dennis Downes, explaining why these trees may have been bent by the American Indians in the past and …Read More