A tree doesn't have to be alive to be a vital part of an ecosystem — dead trees make ideal nesting spots for lots of animals. However, they are also risky to have on your property, and the danger of ...

When you are using a chain saw and cutting a tree, safety is the most important thing. One of the most common reasons for tree removal is not having safety gear when cutting down a tree. You can use ...

With the holiday season now in full swing, some Central Oregon families may be thinking of heading into the woods to cut their own Christmas tree. Cutting your own Christmas tree is a time-honored ...

Many people share a love of trees for their shade, their greenery, their beauty — which is why outrage is often the reaction when they're maliciously cut down. Such incidents are more common than ...

Last year, I had a fiasco. My friends and I drove out to the Turnagain Pass area to cut down a Christmas tree. It looked perfect, and I was excited to set it up in our living room and decorate it. But ...

The centerpiece for home holiday decorating could cost next to nothing if you live near a national forest and are willing to do some heavy lifting. The U.S. Forest Service is encouraging Americans to ...

While there aren't any Christmas tree farms in the greater Gardner area, there are a few cut-your-own tree farms a relatively short drive away from Gardner. Most tree farms in Central Massachusetts ...