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It's Friday: Here's Your Week in Trees

November 11, 2011 at 5:00 pm by Amanda Cooke

STIHL photo contest entryHere's your dose of tree news from the around the world this week:

  • The cost of treating drinking water increases 20 percent for every loss of 10 percent of forest land in a watershed (U.S. Forest Service)
  • Egypt's fig and palm trees are at risk of disappearing due to overuse and climate change (Treehugger)
  • "The tree seems to be a potent symbol of life in human...culture," immunology Ph.D. candidate Kevin Bonham said of his double helix tree tattoo. Check it out (New York Times)
  • Beijing hosted Asia-Pacific Forestry Week, and an anticipated 1,500 delegates turned out to discuss forests and forestry in the region.  Read conference updates on the event's blog.
  • Five Project Learning Tree GreenSchools! students recently presented at a National Science Teachers Association conference in Connecticut (AFF)
  • In honor of Veterans Day weekend, entrance fees have been waived at all national parks and forests this weekend.  Get outside this weekend - and be sure to thank a service member today and everyday!


    • Photo is a STIHL contest entry taken by David Curl of Kalamazoo, MI.  The photograph received the most votes in this week's Facebook contest to decide on the cover of the 2012 American Tree Farm System calendar. 

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