He recalled a story from 2005 that he said touched him deeply: Jim and Barbara Broach s grandchildren, James, then 4, and Kate, then 3, were so excited about their tree, declaring they were going to bring their grandchildren to see the tree they planted when they were little. Donors paid $150 per tree, and on Saturday they got to spread mulch around their trees and hang dedication tags on the branches. She and other children had trees planted in a grove in their honor with their names on...

If the highest financial losses in the recorded history of the forestry industry weren't enough, now insects are attacking fire-weakened and stressed trees, tree farmers and state forestry rangers told the Times-Union. Forestry officials are focusing on public education in hopes of having an easier wildfire season in 2008. Forestry rangers are laying out their fire prevention and forest protection strategies for the coming season. And, they added, the prolonged drought is fueling...

And it is likely to face opposition from private landowners, riders of all-terrain vehicles, and the timber industry. The proposal would almost double the amount of land in the state with that kind of federal protection. The group must convince a member of the Missouri delegation to sponsor legislation. But the proposal could still face significant hurdles. Fredericktown, MO Missouri Group Pushes for Federal Wilderness Protection Posted: FREDERICKTOWN, MO - Hundreds of Missouri...

If deer are a problem, buy the largest plants you can afford; deer are less likely to nibble mature plants than tender starters. An angel trumpet tree, ferns, begonias and Mexican feather grass grow in planting beds tucked under the shelter of the roof. Entering the broad front porch, visitors are welcomed by a carved wooden deer, an elaborately decorated birdhouse, and a driftwood hanging with ceramic fish, among an assortment of container plants. Mounds of lavender, rosemary, salvias,...

WOOD PILE Greenpeace urges Indonesia to stop burning forest by Staff Writers Singapore (AFP) Nov 8, 2007 Greenpeace urged Indonesia on Thursday to stop its "reckless" destruction of rain forests to plant palm oil in the archipelago, which will host a global climate summit next month. WOOD PILE Greenpeace urges Indonesia to stop burning forest by Staff Writers Singapore (AFP) Nov 8, 2007 Greenpeace urged Indonesia on Thursday to stop its "reckless" destruction of rain forests to plant palm...