Patagonia has awarded the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps (NTCC) a $15,000 unrestricted grant to further its mission of promoting, preserving, protecting, and planting trees in Davidson County. This funding will help NTCC expand its conservation efforts and community outreach, ensuring a greener, healthier Nashville.
Read MoreOne of the most common problems for trees in winter is frost cracking—when rapid temperature changes cause the outer layer of tree trunks to break. Sometimes, the impact is minimal, but large damage can result in long-term consequences for a tree. In this article, we’ll go over why frost cracking happens, as well as some tips on what you can do to protect your trees when they’re most vulnerable.
Read MoreMore and more studies are showing the health benefits of mature tree canopies in urban and neighborhood settings. This is great news because it shows that preserving and caring for trees has real impacts on the quality of life for local residents. Here, after going over how trees in the built environment affect our health, we’ll take a look at the opportunities found in Nashville’s canopy for maintaining and improving local well-being.
Read MoreThe American hornbeam flexes its muscles as an alluring understory tree. This medium-sized species has an interesting form in every season, offering ornamentation in addition to ecosystem services that help manage and enrich the local environment. Here, we’ll go over why this versatile tree is such a fine addition to green spaces in Nashville.
Read MoreTrees are significant features of neighborhood landscapes, so home insurance policies have to address risks related to the local canopy when establishing and maintaining coverage. In this article, we’ll go over some of the rights and obligations of homeowners and insurance companies when it comes to managing both the healthy and weak trees on residential properties in Nashville.
Read MorePine, eastern redcedar, and southern magnolia are just a few of the most familiar types of winter greenery that can be found in the Nashville landscape. Varied in size, shape, color, and features, all evergreens offer important ecosystem services during the coldest months of the year, such as wildlife habitat, air purification, and shade, when other trees have lost their leaves and gone dormant. Here, we’ll discuss what makes evergreens so durable and how they increase the resilience of the local environment.
Read MoreThe Metro Nashville Government is currently considering legislation that will enhance tree protection during construction projects. The bill will be decided upon at the February 4th, 2025 public hearing, so there’s still time for residents to reach out to their district representatives to encourage them to vote in favor of it. Here, we’ll go over what the legislation means for Nashville’s canopy, then we’ll share some guidance on how to voice your support for this development in Nashville’s tree law!
Read MoreThe American persimmon is a unique tree that we appreciate for both its delicious fruit and its hardy and robust form. This southeastern native thrives in and around Nashville, where its specialized characteristics and generalist adaptations allow the persimmon tree to be a happy addition to any local garden or landscape.
Read MoreGive the gift of a tree this holiday season and show someone you appreciate them with a beautiful, long-lasting present whose meaning and impact will continue to grow over the years. We at the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps are making tree-giving as simple as possible through our tree sale! In this article, we’ll go over how it works and why the gift of nature is a wonderful way to cultivate new connections between people and the environment.
Read MoreIn a blog we previously published regarding the “Natchez” Crape Myrtle, we received some comments wondering why anyone would opt to plant a non-native tree. It’s a legitimate concern, especially when one realizes the threat invasive species pose to local ecosystems. But is the delineation between native and non-native that cut and dry when it comes to choosing which trees to plant, or is there more to this story?
Read MoreThe coldest months of the year can really test the hardiness of a tree. Weather conditions, wildlife, and salt runoff from hard surfaces cause some of the most common tree issues in winter, such as damage to bark and branches. In this article, we’ll explore the causes of these issues and explain how, with preparation and preventative care, much of the damage to trees in winter can be avoided.
Read MoreTrees are exposed to many risks in urban and neighborhood settings, where they need specialized attention to maintain them in the healthiest and safest condition. Certified arborists are healthcare providers for trees. Their certifications speak to their knowledge gained from experience and ongoing practice, inspiring confidence that the trees they oversee will be treated with expert levels of care. Here, we’ll explore how certified arborists’ qualifications help them manage the trees across Nashville’s landscape.
Read MoreThe scaly and slimy creatures that crawl and slither across the ground can be found living in, on, and around trees throughout a canopy ecosystem. In this article on Nashville wildlife, we’ll go over how reptiles and amphibians contribute essential services to the maintenance and balance of a wooded area, whether in the wilderness or in your backyard. We’ll also consider habitat loss and share some tips on how residents can support amphibian and reptilian populations at home.
Read MoreThe evergreen loblolly pine has many fine characteristics that have made it one of the most planted trees across the USA! This southern bottomlands native has a versatility and robustness that enables it to thrive in a wide variety of environments. Here, we’ll explore why this fast-growing yellow pine tree fits so well into the Nashville area’s landscape.
Read MoreThe terms “conservation” and “preservation” are sometimes used interchangeably, and either of these strategies may or may not include reforestation efforts. In this article, we’ll explore the similarities and differences between the three concepts, as well as how these different approaches to environmental stewardship are carried out in Nashville by several organizations. Throughout, we’ll see how the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps’ activities span all three realms.
Read MoreThe alluring deodar cedar has a distinct form, with asymmetrical tiers of branches whose cascading foliage becomes fuller and more graceful as the tree matures. This weeping evergreen species adds a hardy and playful profile to the Nashville landscape, while its versatile nature allows the deodar cedar to fit into almost any neighborhood yard.
Read MoreThe “Leave the Leaves” campaign has gained momentum in recent years, so in this article, we’re going to break down why it’s important for fallen leaves to be kept in their home yard. Before decomposing and releasing nutrients for plants to grow, winter leaf cover provides habitats for local wildlife. Toward the end of the article, we’ll share some actionable tips that you can use every autumn to create habitats for Nashville’s wildlife, return nutrients to the soil, and get the most out of your tree’s fallen foliage!
Read MoreTrees are a precious commodity in urban and suburban areas, so when one needs to be taken down, not only is it particularly noticeable, it may be a sensitive concern for residents. In this article, we’ll go over the reasons why a tree may need to be removed, what sort of equipment professionals use to accomplish the task safely, and the process of taking down a tree cautiously and effectively in a neighborhood setting.
Read MoreIn early 2024, the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps submitted a grant application to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry for funds toward a collaborative project with Fisk University to revitalize its campus canopy cover. Grant funding has been approved, and the Fisk Tree Canopy Project will begin in the fall!
Read MoreHardy and elegant, the southern magnolia is a wonderful addition to any Nashville yard! It offers a wide range of benefits, such as beautiful, fragrant flowers and bushy evergreen foliage that provides privacy, shade, and an animal habitat year-round. Here, we’ll go over the “D.D. Blanchard” cultivar, which produces the large, creamy white flowers Nashvillians know and love. Read on to learn all about this superb species and its place in the neighborhood landscape!
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