Tag: Trees

Art and science illuminate the same subtle proportions in tree branches

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Art and science often see the world through different lenses, but when it comes to trees, they tell a strikingly similar story. From medieval carvings to Mondrian’s abstract paintings, artists have captured the intricate balance of branching patterns—patterns that mathematicians now recognize as fractals, nature’s blueprint for efficiency. Trees don’t just grow randomly; their branches

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Phoenix Has a $60M Plan for Trees and Shade

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

As the sun in Phoenix blazes with relentless intensity, the city is stepping up with an ambitious $60 million plan to give its residents a much-needed break: more shade. Responding to rising temperatures and a desert landscape that makes such relief a rarity, Phoenix’s Shade Master Plan aims to place over 27,000 new trees and

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Dakota Gardener: Data driven

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By: Joe Zeleznik,, NDSU Extension Service |

Math is important. It’s tough, though, trying to teach that to students who study natural resources management. Most people go into the broader field of natural resources because they love the outdoors – hiking, camping, fishing, hunting. But these people often aren’t into math. They don’t want to add, multiply and use statistics to make

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West Fargo launches citywide ash tree removal in response to emerald ash borer

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by: MinotVoice  |  

It’s coming. Time and nature will guarantee it. It’s an invasive species, the emerald ash borer. West Fargo is taking decisive steps to tackle what’s ahead. This pest feeds on bark, risking the health of the local tree population. To protect the area’s greenery, the city will replace affected trees with native species, boosting biodiversity

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