Forestry commission statistics indicate almost 200,000 acres were planted in the 2006-2007 planting season and landowners will have to spend an estimated $20 to $30 million for replanting, including seedlings and site preparation. Many landowners and forestry commission staff have reported nearly 100 percent losses of tree seedlings across most areas of the state. This year's record-setting drought may be wreaking havoc on Alabama's trees, but try telling that to local Christmas tree...

Before you dig yourself into a hole you can't get out of, check out these tips on picking out and planting the right tree for your yard: Birch, oak, fir and willow are also deciduous, but they are slow to establish roots -- so they are better suited for spring planting. Will it work planted near your home, under or over a utility line or along your neighbor's property? Before you grab your shovel, is the hole you are about to dig practical, possible and safe? Are there obstructions like...

Anyone who has observed these picturesque trees in New Orleans or central Florida recognize live oak as a tree of imposing stature; this is an estate tree or a tree that that looks magnificent in a pasture or wide boulevard plantings. This also is a relatively fast growing tree and in some neighborhoods, after 10 to 15 years, the front view of a home is obscured. Far from it, see the county government list for more details as well as the approved native canopy tree list. The code also will...

Students take five classes that last one to three weeks each and range in topics from Sierra Nevada ecology to field measurements and forest inventory. Every year, between 30 and 50 UC Berkeley students, mostly sophomores and juniors, spend eight weeks living in Plumas National Forest, combining lecture time with outdoor field study that includes measuring trees and identifying plants. Senior Angie Lee, who participated in the camp in 2006, said the combination of theory and hands-on...

Photos Courtesy of Tucson Clean & Beautiful More Photos (1): My Tree Contest Submit your artwork by 5 p. Did you know that trees create habitats (places to live) for animals, provide cleaner air and lower temperatures? According to the Arbor Day Foundation, here are some other cool tree facts: Trees provide cooling summer shade and reduce air conditioning costs. Did you know that trees create habitats (places to live) for animals, provide cleaner air and lower temperatures? According to...