/tags/trees Trees en-US Copyright Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:06:32 GMT /news/2025-04-23/fort-worth-approves-tighter-tree-protections-advances-mission-to-grow-citys-forest-canopy Members added special protections for certain native oak trees and raised the fines for developers who violate forestry rules. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:06:32 GMT /news/2025-04-23/fort-worth-approves-tighter-tree-protections-advances-mission-to-grow-citys-forest-canopy Drew Shaw | Arlington Report /environment-nature/2025-04-04/fort-worth-seeks-to-protect-more-tree-species-increase-penalties-for-illegal-tree-removal A wide variety of oak trees make up a significant amount of vegetation in the Cross Timbers Region and, by extension, in Fort Worth. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:52:07 GMT /environment-nature/2025-04-04/fort-worth-seeks-to-protect-more-tree-species-increase-penalties-for-illegal-tree-removal Nicole Lopez | Fort Worth Report /environment-nature/2024-02-23/fort-worth-leaders-delay-tree-preservation-plan-amid-calls-for-harsher-developer-fines As the Fort Worth City Council listened to a presentation on the city’s proposed urban forestry master plan, council member Gyna Bivens wanted everyone to understand why it existed in the first place. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:16:59 GMT /environment-nature/2024-02-23/fort-worth-leaders-delay-tree-preservation-plan-amid-calls-for-harsher-developer-fines Haley Samsel | Fort Worth Report /environment-nature/2023-12-21/colleyville-housing-proposal-fails-for-third-time-amid-push-for-tree-preservation Speakers at Colleyville’s final City Council meeting of the year could agree on one thing: Much has changed about WillowTree Custom Homes’ development proposal since it was first introduced last year. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:59:23 GMT /environment-nature/2023-12-21/colleyville-housing-proposal-fails-for-third-time-amid-push-for-tree-preservation Haley Samsel | Fort Worth Report /arts-culture/2023-12-15/how-to-find-your-way-to-the-famous-pecan-tree-lit-up-for-christmas-in-bartonville A couple of sightseers viewed and took photos of the massive 150-year-old pecan tree filled with more than 60,000 LED Christmas lights on Thursday evening in Bartonville in southern Denton County. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:11:29 GMT /arts-culture/2023-12-15/how-to-find-your-way-to-the-famous-pecan-tree-lit-up-for-christmas-in-bartonville Juan Betancourt | Denton Record-Chronicle /environment-nature/2023-12-15/a-us-pine-species-thrives-when-burnt-southerners-are-rekindling-a-fire-culture-to-boost-its-range Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:07:50 GMT /environment-nature/2023-12-15/a-us-pine-species-thrives-when-burnt-southerners-are-rekindling-a-fire-culture-to-boost-its-range The Associated Press /environment-nature/2023-12-01/arlington-leaders-poised-to-double-fine-for-clearing-trees-more-preservation-efforts-may-follow Arlington City Council will vote whether to raise the fee for developers who clear trees and do not replace them and discuss ordinances to protect the Cross Timbers ecoregion. Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT /environment-nature/2023-12-01/arlington-leaders-poised-to-double-fine-for-clearing-trees-more-preservation-efforts-may-follow Kailey Broussard /environment-nature/2023-11-28/why-your-oak-trees-are-dropping-so-many-acorns-this-fall The bumper crop is called a mast year, and it’s actually pretty common. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:30:00 GMT /environment-nature/2023-11-28/why-your-oak-trees-are-dropping-so-many-acorns-this-fall Alexandra Hart /news/2023-10-23/25-years-on-denton-hands-out-700-free-trees-to-locals-during-annual-giveaway Staffers and volunteers loaded up 700 free trees for locals during Denton's Community Tree Giveaway at the city landfill. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 16:24:59 GMT /news/2023-10-23/25-years-on-denton-hands-out-700-free-trees-to-locals-during-annual-giveaway Juan Betancourt | Denton Record-Chronicle /news/2023-07-24/denton-partners-with-tech-company-to-create-digital-tree-inventory Denton is one of the first cities in the United States to partner with technology company Greehill, which uses lasers to scan trees in parks, on city properties and near roads. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:00:00 GMT /news/2023-07-24/denton-partners-with-tech-company-to-create-digital-tree-inventory John Anderson