Planted roughly twice as close as trees in conventional groves, they are nurtured by state-of-the-art irrigation and fertilizer systems that allow trees to grow into production faster. It's a race against greening, a tree-killing disease with no cure that is the latest natural threat to the state's citrus industry. Like growers and researchers across the state, Spyke is taking part in an innovative movement to figure out how to grow citrus during the next decade and beyond. In groves...

Grants of up to $200 may be requested for planting trees on public lands, hosting an Arbor Day celebration, or purchasing natural resource related library materials. Missing the vibrant array of forests in Michigan, Morton championed a tree planting holiday in Nebraska, to replant trees that were cleared for building materials and fuel. Matching funds may include cash contributions or in-kind services, but may not include federal funds. Grant money will be paid once the project is...

Conservation initiatives aired at TFA conference. Since then, they've begun learning the ins and outs of tree farming through the monthly TFA newspaper and its annual meetings like the one held in College Station this week featuring experts on timely topics like carbon credits and other conservation-style initiatives. Conservation initiatives aired at TFA conference. Since then, they've begun learning the ins and outs of tree farming through the monthly TFA newspaper and its annual...

The agency is obligated under city code to provide foliage and tree coverage near its new homes, according to NeighborWorks officials. Volunteer Daniel Henry, 15, said planting trees also helps combat climate change and adds to a property's value. The day is a "celebration of neighbors helping neighbors," according to the magazine's Web site. Making a mark for tomorrow By RICHARD PETERSON Tribune Staff Writer The best part about planting a maple tree Saturday, as part of the national Make...

Department of Commerce today ruled that paper products imported from Indonesia are unfairly benefiting from unfair trade subsidies provided by the Indonesian government; the government allows logging companies to pay less than market prices for timber from government-owned forests, allowing the companies to gain an unfair trade advantage. Department of Commerce today ruled that paper products imported from Indonesia are unfairly benefiting from unfair trade subsidies provided by the...

Between 1804 and 1814, those settlers in and around present-day Harmony farmed, cut and sold timber, raised sheep for wool and made wine. Judge O'Brien is a member of a steering committee working with county, state and federal officials to add Butler County to the Rivers of Steel Heritage Area, an 18-month process so far that has included a census of industrial and historic sites, holding public hearings and getting the support of U. Judge O'Brien is a member of a steering committee...