Trees and Nashville Wildlife Part 5: Slugs and Snails

While slugs are often considered pests and snails might be seen as friendlier, these animals both contribute to maintaining local ecosystems, and both have the potential to do some damage in residential yards. In this article on Nashville’s fauna, we’ll examine how snails and slugs play various roles in and around trees, and toward the end, we’ll share some tips on how to manage the gastropod populations in your yard.

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Nashville’s Tree Protections Fall Short

Research on woodland clearcutting legislation in other cities in Tennessee and beyond provides Nashville with a model for evidence-based ordinances.

Local Tree Politics, Learning CenterGuest UserOctober 15, 2020urban forest, woodland, clearcutting, legislation, green infrastructure, evidence-based Comment

How to Slowly Kill Your Tree, Part 1: Weed Trimmers

Damage to a tree’s bark or roots from lawncare equipment can have severe effects on the tree’s health, especially its ability to transport water throughout the tree.