Bill Would Allow Houndsmen to “Tree and Free” Mountain Lions in California

In the 1990s, California banned mountain lion hunting through a narrowly passed ballot initiative. Since then, there has been growing concern among some residents about increasing conflicts between mountain lions and both livestock and humans. A notable incident that intensified the debate occurred in...

Balancing Safety and Conservation Concerns in Cohasset Tree Removal Efforts

Cohasset, Calif. – In the aftermath of the Park Fire, tree-cutting crews are actively removing damaged trees in Cohasset, raising concerns from local arborist Seth Mitchell about the environmental impact of the operation.Mitchell, a former forest administrator and resident of Cohasset, argues that the...

Largest Tree in the World in California

Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park in Tulare County, California, USA. The General Sherman Tree is the world's largest tree, measured by volume. It stands 275 feet (83 m) tall, and is over 36 feet (11 m)...

Stay Safe This Holiday Season by Preventing Christmas Tree Fires

Cal Fire reminds us that Faulty lights and placing heat sources too close to a Christmas tree are among the leading causes of tree fires during the holidays. Once a fire starts, it can quickly spread, endangering gifts, curtains, your entire home, and...

Revitalization Efforts Continue at Chester Cemetery with New Tree Plantings

Restoration work at Chester Cemetery is progressing as six quaking aspens were planted last month, adding to other recent additions, including maples and spruce trees. These plantings are part of a multi-year effort to rebuild the cemetery landscape, which was severely impacted by the...