For birds, tree canopies provide essential habitats, and for trees, birds provide a range of supportive services that help maintain them throughout their lives and across generations. In this article on the fauna of Nashville’s canopy, we’ll explore the deep connections that exist between birds and trees. We’ll also share some tips on selecting trees to attract birds to your own yard to help support the local bird population.
Read MoreThere’s an oak for almost every situation, and for clay-heavy or lowland ground, the swamp white oak just might be the right fit! A robust native tree, this beautiful white oak species is a huge, long-lived shade tree that is very important to the local ecosystem, making it all the more fortunate that these tough oaks do well in urban and neighborhood areas.
Read MoreA city’s trees are some of its most valuable assets! They provide a range of fundamental ecosystem services, offset the downsides of the built environment, and add to the beauty of an area. Here, we’ll go over how and why individuals and groups make a big difference in the quality and sustainability of Nashville’s canopy, as well as some tips on getting involved in tree conservation efforts.
Read MoreScale (also called bark scale) is a common pest found on both indoor and outdoor plants, including trees. While not all are specialized, some scale bugs are associated with specific plants and trees. Any tree can be affected by scale, but over the last several years, there has been a particular problem with a newly invasive scale bug being found on crepe myrtle trees. Here, we’ll go over what scale is, why these bugs are a problem, and how to deal with them if you find a tree infested with them.
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