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How Climate Change In Colorado Is Affecting The Urban Forest
Colorado’s climate has always been challenging for trees. High elevation, dry air, intense sunlight, and temperature swings make it a tough environment even in normal conditions. But over the last decade, our urban forests…
Read MoreHow Drought Stresses Trees Differently Than Heat
It’s easy to think that drought and heat are the same kind of stress for trees. After all, both usually happen in summer, both cause leaves to wilt or brown, and both are linked to water problems. But as an arborist, one of the most important lessons I teach homeowners is this: Drought and heat are two very different kinds of stress — and trees respond to them differently.
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