Los Angeles has some of the strictest tree planting rules in the nation. These policies limit tree growth, worsen shade disparities and don't improve safety, researchers found. When researchers ...

What are the most common problems involving trees? The problems range from littering the yard to causing severe damage to a house or car. For example, one consumer complained that her neighbor’s tree ...

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – St. Johns County is considering updates to its tree ordinance that would strengthen protections for trees, especially specimen trees, and raise fees for developers who remove ...

Expansive tree canopies are crucial for healthy ecosystems and livable cities. Yet, Los Angeles' strict tree planting rules, originally meant to protect infrastructure and public safety, are now ...