On December 12, 2024, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) released its draft Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan (Draft Conservation Plan) to the California Fish and Game ...

Long known as the “City of Trees,” Sacramento has drafted an ambitious plan to nearly double its tree coverage over the next 20 years. The proposal would expand the canopy from 19% to 35% by ...

Test a fresh Christmas tree before purchasing it by running your hands along one of its branches. If you end up with more than a few needles, it’s a sign that the tree may be too dry.

Trees are plants, though, and just like all other plants, they need plenty of water to flourish. Now is the time to water your trees, especially if you haven’t done so in the past few years.

He said the biggest concern is the tree drying out for lack of water and becoming more combustible and catching fire. The main thing is to ensure the tree has plenty of water while it is up.