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Ask the Master Gardener: Advice for growing pine trees, figs and lemons in Missouri
Missouri only has one native pine tree, the shortleaf pine. It is drought tolerant, but not fast-growing. It is naturally found in the southern one-third of the state, although numbers were ...
Pastures Past: Firewood, forests and farming over the years
Planting pine trees was seen as a valuable option for farmers back in the day. In 1925, this was “strikingly proved” by a ...
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Study says strategic pine planting and harvesting in North Carolina could help fight climate change
Acres and acres of loblolly pines line the rural roads of Rowan County. Some tower above 60 feet, others are just barely high enough to see out your car window. Forestry consultants like Todd ...
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Is planting trees 'DEI'? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort
The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort ...
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Once the dominant tree in the Southeast, this pine nearly disappeared from the landscape
Longleaf pine was the dominant tree species in the ... for landowners to replant cut fields with loblolly. Faster growing trees translates into a quicker return on investment for landowners. " ...