tree planting

Seattle’s City Council will hold the first of three public hearings on a zoning plan that many feel could hinder the protection of trees and their growth for housing.

Planting trees in cities sounds simple. Here's why the Forest Service is spending $1.5 billion on it.

The City of Tacoma is working to increase the density and affordability of housing while also adding tree protections that could be the first of its kind for the state.

Suburban cities like Lakewood, Washington, are struggling to increase the urban tree canopy. But the city is also home to an extensive stand of native oak trees, a hub for ecosystem restoration, stewardship, and outreach.

A historic amount of money is being spent on urban tree planting and maintenance in underserved, often concrete-covered neighborhoods across the country.

After losing 255 acres of tree canopy in the last five years, long awaited-amendments to Seattle's tree ordinance have been released. It’s a balancing act between making room for more housing and ensuring that the urban forest thrives.

Tacoma has an ambitious goal to increase its tree canopy and do so equitably. At Tacoma Tree Foundation's annual Branch Out event, community partners distributed and planted almost 500 trees. Homeowners, city leaders and volunteers described growing momentum through this kind of community outreach.

Glamour Barbie dolls, pink poodles, and the fishnet stockinged-leg lamp popularized in the movie A Christmas Story are part of the festive view at…