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Grade Change Threatens Aquidneck Ave Trees

Red Maples on Aquidneck Ave., suffering from a drastic grade change and soil compaction.

To witness an example of the damage that can result when trees suffer an inappropriate grade change, drive past the field of red maples on the west side of Aquidneck Avenue just south of Green End Avenue…

1st Newport Tree Walk Available Online!

Our first Newport Tree Walk map is now available online – scroll down to the map below, or click here to download a printable version of the Colonial Tree Walk.  To learn more about the fascinating history behind Newport’s urban forest, the goals behind the creation of these tree walks, and how you can help [...]

Asian Longhorned Beetle Update

Please take a moment to visit the Rhode Island Tree Council website to view some important updates on the Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation.

Asian Longhorned Beetle

Restoring a Storied American Tree (Nov 14)

2009 marked the start of an exciting partnership between the URI Master Gardener Association and the South Kingstown Land Trust which combined efforts to create the American Chestnut Orchard Research Project. All the site preparation has been accomplished and soon the research will begin.