Unique Nature Photo: Crooked Spine Pine

Unique Nature Photo: Crooked Spine Pine

In 2006, while hiking on a trail through the woods, we came across this tree. It was in the middle of the trail, so we weren’t the only ones who’ve seen it. But I’m guessing most people didn’t look at it from the angle I photographed it, so they wouldn’t realize the...
Yosemite Fire & Tallest Pines Update

Yosemite Fire & Tallest Pines Update

Recent September 6th news shares that the 20-day Rim Fire is expected to burn another two weeks. It blackened  246,350 acres, or 385 square miles in northern California forests since Aug. 17th. The fire has grown by almost 10,000 acres since Thursday the 5th, although...
What are my trees worth?

What are my trees worth?

What are my trees worth? National Tree Benefit Calculator Trees in urban areas provide a number of important benefits. They help to clean the air, curb storm water runoff, raise property values, sequester carbon, and reduce energy costs. Enter information about a...