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A five-year study out of the University of Michigan has turned up some interesting findings about the future of our forests and urban canopies. Dr. Peter Reich joined WEMU's David Fair to share what his team learned and how it can be applied to prevent degradation of Michigan’s tree population.

The city of Ann Arbor is giving away 10,000 trees to be planted. This is part of the city’s A2Zero plan to be carbon neutral by 2030. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The aftermath of last month’s ice storm brought down tree branches of all sizes. But as WEMU’s Josh Hakala learned, the city of Ann Arbor’s effort to collect those branches has been slow.

The City of Ann Arbor is continuing its effort to clear fallen tree limbs and remove other debris caused by the recent winter storms. WEMU's Taylor Pinson reports.

Last week’s ice storm saw tree branches scattered all over Washtenaw County. Next week, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township are all planning to pick up the debris. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Significant investments are being made to enhance the Ypsilanti area's ability to capture stormwater and add acreage to nature areas that house pollinator prairie gardens. There are seven different projects that are funded over the next two years with grant money. Harry Sheehan is the Chief Deputy Water Resources Commissioner in Washtenaw County and in charge of seeing these projects completed. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the positive impacts these enhancements will make for the environment, and the area’s quality of life.

The two candidates running to serve as the next Mayor of Ann Arbor want what's best for the city - but have different visions on how best to to go about achieving those goals. WEMU's Cathy Shafran has more on the Democratic primary mayoral race in Ann Arbor.

“Tree Town” is moving to take next steps to better protect the source of its nickname. Ann Arbor is working on an update to its Urban and Community Forest Management Plan to address climate change challenges and other issues. Urban Forestry and Natural Resources Planning Coordinator Tiffany Giacobazzi joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss what’s on the table and how the public can help make present and future determinations on Ann Arbor’s urban forest.

Tom O'Dell, a collections and natural areas specialist at the University of Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, is excited for…

After a 17-year, underground incubation period, the Cicadas are coming. The somewhat large, noisy insects will return this summer and swarm in huge…