This Oaktober, we’re celebrating the oaks that are native to the Sacramento region – the valley oak (Quercus lobata), blue oak (Quercus douglasii), and interior live oak (Quercus wislizeni). These majestic trees provide more benefits than any other tree that grows locally.
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It might not be surprising how breathing polluted air can affect our lungs, but it’s not as obvious how air quality impacts other aspects of our health.
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If you’re mulching your trees, chances are you’re hoping to give your trees a boost. Mulch can set the stage for healthy soil that in turn grows healthy trees, but some types of mulch can do more harm than good. Here’s a ranking of different types of mulch, from best to worst.
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Would you rather jog through a shady, tree-filled park or along a hot streetscape surrounded by concrete? Trees and green spaces help us stick to healthy habits throughout our lives.
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California lost hundreds of millions of trees during the last drought, and many more will never recover from a slow decline that started with drought stress. As we enter another drought, we recall a few lessons learned to make sure our trees survive this time around.
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Our new River District NeighborWoods Initiative is focused on planting and caring for trees throughout the River District neighborhood and surrounding area.
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To celebrate Earth Day, Arbor Day, and Folsom’s 15-year status as a Tree City USA, the Sacramento Tree Foundation partnered up with the City of Folsom to care for some beautiful mature trees over the weekend.
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We’ve joined forces in North Sacramento with local leaders to expand the urban forest in a large area covering North Sacramento, Del Paso Heights, South Natomas, Hagginwood, Gardenland, Northgate, and parts of Arden Arcade and North Highlands.
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Planting trees makes our communities resilient in more ways than one — they keep us healthy by cleaning our air, and abundant green spaces give us serene, calming spots to mentally and spiritually recharge. The act of planting trees also brings neighbors together in a powerful gesture of hope to leave a legacy for a greener future
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We’ve teamed up with regenerative agriculture expert Dominic Allamano to support previous fruit tree recipients and other South Sacramento residents in caring for their fruit trees.
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