environment

Take Some Willow Bark and Call Me in The Morning…

Have you ever wondered how people centuries ago made due without a neighborhood CVS or other readily available source of medicine? We take for granted the fact that we can just run out and get some aspirin or Tylenol and our aches and pains will magically disappear. But for centuries society needed to use natural… Read More Take Some Willow Bark and Call Me in The Morning…

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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Buffalo, NY

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced that Emerald Ash Borer has been detected in Buffalo. This is the first infestation found in Erie County. Recently, several purple traps have been distributed throughout our area to monitor the situation. To the right is a picture of one of the traps being… Read More Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Buffalo, NY

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Biochar’s Effectiveness in Protecting Urban Trees

Scientists from Bartlett Tree Experts and The Morton Arboretum are researching the effects of biochar on the health of urban trees. The project has received assistance from the Chicago Bureau of Forestry and Department of Environment, and funding support from The TREE Fund. Biochar is created by the heating of plant waste at high temperatures… Read More Biochar’s Effectiveness in Protecting Urban Trees

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