Like all living things, trees have a limited life cycle, with phases of youth, maturity, and old age. In their prime, trees provide shade, coolness and environmental quality—as well as an undeniable ...

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It seems pretty simple to plant a tree. Dig a hole. Drop in a tree. Fill the hole. Add water. Go back inside and have a beer. What could go wrong? Yet year after year, we see trees planted incorrectly ...

Responsible tree management must anticipate decay, assess hidden risks, plan for removal when necessary, and ensure replacement with new plantings. Only in this way can city parks remain safe, ...