trees

Are you familiar with pocket forests? These are dense plantings of native trees and shrubs that can influence water movement and soil conditions and improve the environment and ecosystem in a targeted area. There are already some in Washtenaw County, and more are coming. WEMU's David Fair talked about the growing number of small-scale ecological projects with Dr. Heather Chen-Yost, who is a volunteer with the Tree Town Urban Forest Team.

Today is Arbor Day, and students from Ypsilanti International Elementary School got their hands dirty. They participated in tree plantings next door in Prospect Park. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor is well on the way to recovery after an EF-1 tornado tore through the area a week ago. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

This year’s Earth Day theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” A free program offered by the City of Ann Arbor exemplifies that theme by helping residents plant new trees. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

A group wanting to see more protections for Washtenaw County’s tree canopy plans to make its case tonight in front of the Board of Commissioners. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Most of us will agree; when you combine environmental education with urban forestry and seasonal ecology, and part of the reward is a sweet, sticky, natural treat, you have a winning combination! Making syrup at the neighborhood level: that's the subject of this week's "Issues of the Environment" conversation between Jennie Williams and WEMU's David Fair. Williams is from the Pear Street Collective in Ann Arbor and part of the neighborhood maple sugaring project.

The Washtenaw County Trial Court ruled in favor of the Washtenaw County Road Commission after several Sylvan Township and Chelsea residents sued them in an attempt to stop their road improvement project. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is working quickly to remove trees around Liberty Street Creek to improve stormwater quality and prevent further erosion. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ann Arbor’s Sustainability Commission is throwing its support behind the city’s program to sidewalk gaps but wants to make certain trees are protected in the process. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

When the trees start changing colors, it’s a time of year where we create time to stop and take in the beauty of nature. It’s also a time where we can provide the care to the trees to ensure their health in the seasons to come. There are a number of diseases here and more creeping in that pose a threat to our trees. WEMU's David Fair discussed the challenges and what to do about it with Washtenaw County Conservation District community forester, Matt DeJonge.