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Trees
 Websites presented in alphabetical order About National Tree Day 
 "National Tree Day [the last Sunday of July] is an Australian environmental initiative aimed at promoting community planting of native trees and shrubs." School Tree Day, on the last Friday in July, is the day on which Australian school children participate in planting events. The site features a list of planting sites and photos from past events. From a sponsor of the event. http://www.toyota.com.au/TWR/events/Content/0,,1401_442,00+en-USS_01DBC.html Topics: Holidays by Region, Plants Last updated Jul 9, 2008 Adansonia Digitata
Describes the African baobab tree, which is also known as the cream of tartar tree, monkey-bread tree, and lemonade tree. Features an illustrated description and information about uses and cultural aspects, growing the plants, and significant baobab trees in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. From the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantab/adansondigit.htm Topics: Plants, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Dec 13, 2005 The American Chestnut Foundation (TACF)
"Until 1904 there were an estimated 4 billion American chestnut trees in eastern forests. Then the deadly fungus struck. The tree virtually disappeared from the American landscape." The goal of this organization "is to restore the American chestnut tree to its native forests through a scientific research and breeding program." The site features history, information about TACF programs, tree identification images, journal articles (most recent issue requires membership), and more. http://www.acf.org Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Plants Last updated Dec 7, 2005 Ancient Bristlecone Pine
This Web site describes earth's oldest living trees, the Bristlecone Pines, in the White-Inyo mountain range of California. The author describes the history, growth patterns, and the human discovery of the Bristlecone Pine. Visiting and camping information in the area are given. Beautiful images of these trees and the surrounding area are supplied. A fascinating discussion of dendrochronology, the study of tree growth rings to date past events, is also provided. Searchable. http://www.sonic.net/bristlecone/ Topics: Plants Last updated Aug 25, 2000 Arbor Day
The history of Arbor Day and a quick list of each state's Arbor Day celebration date and state tree, with links to photographs of some of the trees. Arbor Day dates vary from state to state, depending on climate. Most are in March or April, but a few are in other months. From TreeHelp.com. http://www.arbor-day.net/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Mar 28, 2007 Backyard Conservation Tip Sheet: Tree Planting
This fact sheet contains points to consider when planting a backyard tree, including tree choice (size, life expectancy, foliage and fruit, and other factors), placement, planting (of container grown, balled and burlapped, and bare root trees), and pruning. From the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard/TreePtg.html Topics: Plants Last updated Feb 21, 2006 Baobab
Provides information about the "strange looking tree that grows in low-lying areas in Africa and Australia." Describes the tree's flowers and fruit, uses, and native legends involving the tree. Includes photos. From the Kruger National Park (South Africa) safari information site. http://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_baobab.html Topics: Crops, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 27, 2005 Big Trees and the Lives They've Changed
Companion to a National Public Radio (NPR) series providing "a look at majestic giants of nature and their effects on humans." Shows discuss California's redwood trees, Washington's Douglas firs, and Georgia's live oaks. Features audio clips from shows (including readings from poet Wendell Berry), images of trees, and related links. http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/2003/nov/bigtrees/ Topics: Plants, Poetry Last updated Dec 16, 2003 Brockman Memorial Tree Tour
This tour, dedicated to a forestry professor at the University of Washington (U.W.), provides images and information about dozens of the "480 different kinds of trees [that] beautify the U.W. [campus]." Features a list of common and Latin names of the trees on the tour and a clickable map. From the Campus Public Art Program, University of Washington. http://www.washington.edu/home/treetour/ Topics: Plants Last updated Jul 13, 2009 Build the Ultimate Tree House
Illustrated step-by-step instructions for building a tree house. Includes a materials list, lumber buying tips, and directions for building the frame, floor, ladder, railing, and roof. From FamilyFun.com. http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/build-the-ultimate-tree-house-708814/ Topics: Housing, Plants Last updated Oct 29, 2009 California Oak Mortality Task Force (COMTF)
The purpose of the California Oak Mortality Task Force is to address "elevated levels of oak mortality in California resulting from Sudden Oak Death (SOD)." The site focuses on the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sudden oak death, which is caused by a pathogen called Phytophthora ramorum. Online publications address best management practices and risk assessment. http://www.suddenoakdeath.org/ Topics: Gardening, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Dec 6, 2005 California Register of Big Trees
An illustrated list of the "largest specimen of each native and naturalized tree species growing in California," with dimensions (height, girth, crown) of the tree, its location, and nominator. Includes a nomination form and links to similar registries in other states and the UK. A program of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF) and the Northern and Southern California Societies of American Foresters (NorCal SAF). http://www.ufei.calpoly.edu/Bigtrees/ Topics: Plants Last updated Oct 10, 2004 Christmas Trees & More
Information about Christmas tree types, selection and care, and traditions. Includes recipes for cookie ornaments, fun facts, and related links. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/trees/ Topics: Christmas, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays & Observances, Plants Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Dendrochronology Species Database
"An archive of printed documents relevant to tree-ring research worldwide, that you can search for free. It was compiled and is constantly updated by Henri D. Grissino-Mayer. It currently contains 10,908 references dating back to 1737." Records include the scientific and common names for each species. Also includes links to a bibliography and a multilingual glossary. http://www.wsl.ch/dbdendro/ Topics: Plants Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Dendrology at Virginia Tech
Fact sheets on over 450 species of woody plants and trees are browsable by botanic name and searchable, providing descriptions and photographs of leaves, twigs, flowers, bark, fruit, and form. The leaf and twig identification feature leads to these fact sheets; there is a separate collection of pictures of fall colors of individual species. Questions may be asked of Dr. Dendro . There are related links. From the Department of Forestry at Virginia Tech. http://www.cnr.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 9, 2002 Dogwoods Bloom, and Music Echoes
This companion site to a National Public Radio (NPR) program features music "experts imagined as the voice of the dogwood" tree in bloom. Provides audio of the program and music clips. Also includes background information about the dogwood, an article on disease-resistant dogwoods, photos, and related links. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4600468 Topics: Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Apr 19, 2005 EcoKids: Tree Planting Tips
Tree planting tips and related activities for children. Covers reasons for planting a tree, the basics of tree planting, planting seedlings, and tree care. Other projects include papermaking, a forest fundraiser, and tree adoption. From the website for Earth Day Canada. http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/tree_planting/ Topics: Plants Last updated Feb 21, 2006 The Eucalyptus of California: Seeds of Good or Seeds of Evil?
This complete text of a 1997 book covers Eucalyptus globulus ' arrival in California from Australia; its Physical Properties and Uses ; and contentious issues such as debris, fire hazard, and its not being native to California. There are also details about how to grow them and the most popular species. The book is by Robert L. Santos, a reference librarian and archivist at CSU Stanislaus. http://www.library.csustan.edu/bsantos/euctoc.htm Topics: Plants Last updated Nov 30, 2003 Forest and Tree Health Publications and Fact Sheets
Created by the USDA Forest Service, this collection of How to Publications covers many varieties of tree ailments and care. Find out how to prune a tree, identify a sugar maple borer, grow healthy birch trees, treat Dutch elm disease, and more. These step-by-step articles often include pictures, clear diagrams, a glossary of terms, and charts. An excellent site for many tree care basics. http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/howto.htm Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Mar 13, 2002 Forestry Images: The Source for Forest Health, Natural Resources and Silviculture Images
A collection of over 4400 photographs of forest pests including insects, diseases, weeds, invasive organisms, and other damage agents. There are also pictures illustrating silvicultural practices (planting, thinning, harvesting, etc.) as well as photographs of plants, wildlife, people, places, and scenes. Scientific and common names, descriptions, and location where the photograph was take are included with most of the images. The copyrighted photographs may be freely downloaded but registration (free) is required for some higher resolution photos. http://www.forestryimages.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Jul 25, 2002 Friends of the Urban Forest (FUF)
This San Francisco-based, community-centered nonprofit organization offers "financial, technical, and practical assistance to individuals and neighborhood groups who want to plant and care for trees." The site includes a brief history, a list of events and training opportunities for volunteers, guidelines for planting trees individually and through the FUF, information on tree care, and past issues of the "Treescapes" newsletter. Some material available in Chinese and Spanish. http://www.fuf.net/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Plants Last updated Feb 15, 2005 National Arbor Day Foundation
Explains what Arbor Day is, its history, and what the foundation is doing to protect and preserve trees. Also has ideas for celebrating Arbor Day, tips on tree care, and suggestions for children's activities. http://www.arborday.org/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Plants Last updated Mar 25, 2003 National Christmas Tree Association
This industry organization promotes the use of real Christmas trees in the United States. The site features a description of tree types, tree care tips, recycling information, and a searchable database for locating tree vendors. Also includes information about the official White House Christmas tree. http://www.realchristmastrees.org/ Topics: Christmas, Holidays & Observances, Plants Last updated Dec 2, 2003 Nuts Fact Sheets: Chestnuts
Collection of essays about growing chestnut trees in the U.S. Includes essays on a history of the introduction of foreign chestnut trees to the U.S. mainly in the 19th century, how to distinguish American chestnut trees from other chestnuts within the original native range, the spread of the chestnut blight fungus in the early 20th century, and growing chestnuts from seeds. From the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. http://www.ct.gov/caes/cwp/view.asp?a=2826&q=378168 Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Plants Last updated Jul 31, 2007 Observations and Comments on Oak and Tanoak Dieback and Mortality in California
A report addressing sudden oak death and related tree diseases which "have become more common in a number of California coastal counties within the past few years." Addresses symptoms, diagnosis, disease management practices, replanting, and more, and includes pictures of the disease and its manifestations. The citations for this report are largely paper-based but make excellent culling for research purposes. http://phytosphere.com/tanoakobservations/tanoak.html Topics: Gardening, Plants, Plants by Name Last updated Oct 18, 2002 Project Budburst
"Join thousands of others in gathering valuable environmental and climate change information from across the country. Project BudBurst engages the public in making careful observations of the phenophases such as first leafing, first flower, and first fruit ripening of a diversity of ... [plants] in their local area." Learn how to join, review illustrated field guides (on wildflowers, grasses, trees, and more), and see data. From the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. http://www.windows.ucar.edu/citizen_science/budburst/ Topics: Plants Last updated Apr 23, 2009 Revival of "Elm Street, U.S.A." Begins One Tree at a Time
This 2005 article describes how Dutch elm disease killed thousands of elm trees during the mid-20th century and how "six disease-resistant elm saplings were ... [planted at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]. The trees ... arrived on campus as part of the same shipment bound for Washington, D.C., to be planted on the long block of Pennsylvania Avenue." From the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Gazette. http://gazette.unc.edu/archives/05apr27/file.3.html Topics: Plants Last updated May 16, 2007 SelecTree: A Tree Selection Guide
With information on more than 1,400 trees, this tree selection guide features options for searching, browsing by common and scientific names, and generating a list of trees that match a set of attributes (such as height, fragrance, and water and soil requirements). Tree profiles include photographs, growth habit, pest and disease problems, and more. From the Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute, based at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). http://selectree.calpoly.edu/ Topics: Plants Last updated Dec 20, 2006 SFTrees
This site for diehard San Francisco tree lovers features listings by street address of specific trees, including outstanding landmark specimens. Listings include over 200 common and rare species on streets and in parks, plus a list of trees the author hopes someone can identify so he can add them to the main collection. http://www.sftrees.com/ Topics: Plants Last updated Dec 19, 2002 Shade Grown Cacao
Looks at the role played by shade trees in cacao plantations of providing habitats for migratory birds. Include a list of birds found in cacao plantations, a research paper on shade-grown cacao, and related material. From the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/MigratoryBirds/Research/Cacao/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Crops, Plants Last updated Nov 11, 2004 Spirit of Trees
"Originally conceived of as an educational resource for the DC Memorial Tree Groves Project, a Washington, DC-based national memorial to the victims of 9/11," this site has developed into an independent resource. It consists of a collection of folktales, poetry, and essays which have tree-related themes. Searchable by country, type of tree, or category (such as humorous stories, parables, myths, scary stories). Includes links to essays, curriculum materials, and organizations related to trees. http://www.spiritoftrees.org/ Topics: Literature & Books, Plants, Poetry, Religion Last updated Apr 6, 2004 Tree Care Information
Presents several brochures on such topics as hiring an arborist, buying a tree, new tree planting, plant health care, mulching techniques, pruning, insect and disease problems, and more. Produced by the International Society of Arboriculture. http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/treecareinfo.aspx Topics: Gardening, Plants Last updated Sep 22, 2005 Tree City USA
"The Tree City USA program, sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities that more than 93 million Americans call home." The site features a list of participating cities and details about how a city can become a Tree City. http://www.arborday.org/programs/treeCityUSA.cfm Topics: Plants Last updated Jul 2, 2008 Tree Climbers International (TCI)
Equipment, safety, tree care (including inspection, trimming, and removal), sleeping in trees, and cat rescue are among the topics at this website from "the world's first organization for recreational tree climbers." There is also a message board and a chat room. http://www.treeclimbing.com/ Topics: Outdoor Recreation, Plants Last updated Dec 1, 2007 The Treehouse Guide
Collection of material about tree houses. Features building advice (such as construction tutorials, waterproofing and choosing a tree tips, and learning about building regulations), book reviews, a discussion forum, and links to related sites. This site is a companion to a site that sells tree house plans. http://www.thetreehouseguide.com Topics: Housing, Plants Last updated May 14, 2007 TreeLink
Primarily a directory of sites about nonprofit environmental groups (grants, volunteers, law, etc.), tree care and planning for cities, urban forest groups, educational programs and curricula, news articles, newsgroups and mailing lists, and weather. The site also posts conferences and job openings and has a zone map and lists of trees that grow in each zone, and recommended books. Searchable. http://www.treelink.org/ Topics: Plants Last updated Jun 13, 2003 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): Billion Tree Campaign
This UNEP campaign encourages "communities, business and industry, civil society organizations and governments ... to enter tree planting pledges online with the objective of planting at least one billion trees worldwide each year." The idea for the campaign was inspired by Professor Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize laureate for 2004 and founder of Kenya's Green Belt Movement. Site also includes facts and figures, tree planting tips, program album, photos, and more. http://www.unep.org/billiontreecampaign/ Topics: Plants Last updated Apr 23, 2008 Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute (UFEI)
This institute was developed "to address the increasing need for improved management of the urban forests in California." The group's website features publications on urban forestry topics, a searchable database of over 1,400 trees (with photos), a tree selection guide, a searchable directory of wood and lumber businesses, an email discussion list, and other resources. http://www.ufei.org/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Jun 8, 2005 Washington State Horticultural Association (WSHA)
Describes this organization that has represented the tree fruit industry in Washington state since 1904. Features documents such as "Washington State Tree Fruit Portfolio," a historical timeline of the WSHA, a tree fruit economic impact study, and issue briefs. Outlines activities in the areas of education, political action, and communication. Includes a calendar and meeting and event details. http://www.wahort.org/ Topics: Crops, Plants Last updated Jul 20, 2005 What Tree Is It?
Devoted to trees commonly found in Ohio. Indentify trees by leaf, fruit, or name. Provides leaf and fruit characteristics, drawings, and photographs. From the Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN). http://www.oplin.org/tree/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Wind River Canopy Crane Research Facility
Details about the activities of this "cooperative scientific and educational venture among the University of Washington College of Forest Resources, the USFS Pacific Northwest Research Station, and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest." Of particular interest is a diagram and explanation of the workings of the crane, which includes a gondola to transport researchers to the tree canopy. Also includes research data and images of flora, fauna, and the crane. http://depts.washington.edu/wrccrf/ Topics: Plants Last updated Aug 23, 2006 Yard & Garden Brief: Chestnuts, Horse Chestnuts, and Ohio Buckeyes
Plant identification information to distinguish American chestnut trees (which produce edible chestnuts) from horse chestnuts and Ohio buckeye trees (which produce non-edible seeds). Includes illustrations and descriptions of leaves, buds, and seeds. From the University of Minnesota Extension Service. http://www.extension.umn.edu/projects/yardandgarden/ygbriefs/h401chestnuts.html Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Plants Last updated Dec 8, 2005 |
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