Callery Pear: Beautiful flowering tree is actually banned in Ohio
In January 2023, buying and selling the tree officially became illegal in Ohio, and for a number of reasons. The tree is native to China and was brought over in the early 1900s to replace another type ...
The three reasons you should chop down your Bradford Pear trees
The first thing that’s wrong with a Bradford pear is its structure. They have huge heavy limbs that all radiate out from one point. That makes the tree exceptionally weak and ...
The curse of the Bradford pear: here's what the trees look like, what to plant instead
A Bradford pear tree in bloom is a sure sign that springtime is in the air. You may have noticed the trees by the delicate white flowers they carry, adding to the beautiful seasonal backdrop. However, ...
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Trade, Trees, and Lives
This paper shows a cascading mechanism through which international trade-induced deforestation results in a decline of health outcomes in cities distant from where trade activities occur. We examine ...