New data shows efforts to reverse deforestation worldwide might be working.
Original story in Fast Company: https://www.fastcompany.com/90511105/the-world-lost-enough-trees-to-cover-pennsylvania-last-year-but-some...
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- Aug 27, 2020
Building the network of electric vehicle charging stations: New cross-country route now in place.
Electrify America has completed its first cross-country network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, no more than 70 miles apart,...
- Aug 27, 2020
Excellent webinar on Forest Carbon Storage: Who Speaks for the Trees
This excellent webinar, sponsored by Friends of Blackwater/West Virginia Center on Climate Change, features Dr. William Moomaw and Dr....
- Oct 3, 2019
Blackrock divesting from fossil fuels.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/citing-climate-change-blackrock-will-start-moving-away-from-fossil-fuels Subscribe to the...
- Oct 2, 2019
Roads driving Amazon deforestation.
https://graphics.reuters.com/BRAZIL-ENVIRONMENT-HIGHWAYS/0100B2DS1JV/index.html Subscribe to the Silvan Blog to see what we're thinking...
- Aug 7, 2019
How to Make a Native Bee Hotel for Free
The plight of the European honeybee is well-publicized: our most popular pollinator is perishing in pandemic proportions. This is a major...
- Aug 7, 2019
Forest Bathing: Immerse Yourself in Nature
When I first heard the term "forest bathing," it sounded like something one did only in private, in a very deep forest. Well, that is one...
- Aug 7, 2019
How to help a turtle cross the road
How to help a turtle cross the road During late spring and early summer, turtles are on the go. They are mating, nesting, and traveling...
- Aug 7, 2019
3 Unusual Plant-Related Words
What's that word again? The soft rustling of wind in the leaves that lulls you on a summer day. . . Sometimes you need just the right...
- Aug 7, 2019
Soil Test 2
Your soil results are in - now what? Most of us aren't soil scientists. When we see technical terms and symbols, we begin to glaze over...
- Aug 7, 2019
Know Your Soil, Know Your Plants: The Secret to Interpreting Soil Test Results
Getting your soil tested can unlock a new understanding of your growing conditions. “The soil is the great connector of our lives, the...
- Aug 7, 2019
END OF WINTER HOUSEPLANT CHECKUP
Because most common houseplants are tropical natives, winter can be a stressful season for them - even indoors. They're coping with...
- Aug 7, 2019
PLANT CARE: SPRING BREAK EDITION
Whether it's a long weekend away or a month abroad, we're sharing our top four tips for prepping your plants before your spring break...
- Aug 7, 2019
Plant Love: Black-Eyed Susan
The black-eyed Susan is a locally native plant that will look great in your garden. It's the state flower of Maryland, and was given this...
- Aug 7, 2019
Afraid to Plant Bamboo? These varieties aren’t invasive.
Most people already know that bamboo is a beautiful, exotic plant that comes in a variety of colors to brighten up the landscape....
- Aug 7, 2019
5 Reasons You Need Knock Out Roses
Unlike the classic high-maintenance prima donnas, the award-winning Knock Out roses do not require much attention. Loved most for it’s...
- Aug 7, 2019
FIDDLE FEVER: MEET THE FIDDLE LEAF FIG
📷 THE PLANT The Fiddle Leaf Fig, or Ficus lyrata, is a species of fig tree native to western Africa that is most at home in lowland...
- Aug 7, 2019
Getting to Know Your Soil
Your soil results are in - now what? Most of us aren't soil scientists. When we see technical terms and symbols, we begin to glaze over...
- Aug 7, 2019
This is Only a Test ...
Soil testing is key to a successful, healthy garden and plant life! Soil testing tells you about nutrient and organic matter content, and...
- Aug 7, 2019
Wetland Management
Wetland management A wetland manager’s activities can range from wastewater treatment to waterfowl population management. Importance of...
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